Shooting "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (with Steven Spielberg & Douglas Slocombe)
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2020
- The Making of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' directed by Phillip Schuman was a 1981 behind-the-scenes TV movie documentary focusing on the development of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'. Narrated by Scott Beach, the hour-long television movie aired on November 28, 1981.
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The magic of this movie is taking an old B-movie that you remembered being awesome as a kid, but watching it later as an adult and being disappointed, and recreating the story the way you experienced and remembered it as a kid. Perfectly done.
Well said
Spielberg doesn't usually do storyboards but he had every moment storyboarded for Raiders as the studio didn't believe he could make it for only 20 million...So he planned everything to the enth degree.
Greatest filmmaker ever.
*”Spielberg doesn’t usually do storyboards..”*
He doesn’t storyboard films as much as Ridley Scott does, but he does use them for most of his films. Or at least most of the post-Jaws movies.
It’s director William Friedkin who never used storyboards.
My dad took me to see it when I was 10. I was spellbound in the cinema and so was my dad. We came out of the cinema and bought fish and chips. It was a Saturday night. I remember it like yesterday, eating fish n chips I told my dad this was the best night of my life. He said "youll have better nights when you get older". He was right but right now that night is one I never forgot
Haha “you’ll have better nights when you get older” 😂
I'm 60 now. But when this movie came out, I was already very interested in archeology. This movie pushed me to get TWO BAs. Theater and Classical Studies. Oh, this series of movies made me so happy!
Two great filmmakers that created a masterpiece of cinema! I saw this film at the theater when it was released; I was captivated. Too bad we don’t get films like this anymore.
How old were you?
Let’s not forget Frank Marshall who became a big part of his team as well Kathleen Kennedy. Michael Kahn too.
Then there’s John Williams. The great John Williams who was there from Steve’s beginning. ☺️
Calm down, George Lucas is cool as an idea man and coming up with stories but dude the prequels were shxt. Still are. I’ll give it better than Disney SW but they’re absolute garbage. He’s only directed 6 movies for a reason.
@@ericsilberstein667 Excuse me, did you say "Kathleen Kennedy"??? I don't want to be unkind, but from my experience Kathleen Kennedy has been NOTHING BUT BIG TROUBLE to the MAKING OF GREAT MOVIES 😠😠😠😠😠
Spielberg describing the scene and closing in on the most epic part.
Harrison : "i´m gonna get some mustard, okey"
Seemed like such a Indy thing to say, he was in character !
This movie is 40 years old now. Wow... One of the greatest films ever made!
41 and a half yeard since its release. Your off by a lot. Smh
Ouch, you must have been born in ‘81
just saw this today, back on the big screen, re release.. and this wed. at cinemark theaters.. so awesome ! theater was crowded and the audience clapped afterwards !! its a classic
My favorite movie of all time; saw it last night on the big screen in preparation for Indy's final adventure at the end of the month. A magnificient achievement that still holds up, now 42 years after its release.
Interviewer: “Harrison! Have you ever been dragged behind a car before?”
Harrison Ford: “Uhh, no. Just one more useless experience.”
this really showcases spielberg's genious in directing actors
This is where you see all the hard work a director does. Wow, I can see why many people just want to be actors - much less work/frustration/risk. The team was impressive from stunt people, to cameramen, to crowd organizers. In the end it was turned out amazing.
I remember watching this as a kid of TV and it fascinated me. Raiders was one of my all-time favorite movies. Still love to watch it.
One of the rare videos on UA-cam showing detailed clips of actual film direction. And from a master no less. Thank you 🙏
Huh? Saw this in 1985
Martin Grace from Kilkenny,Ireland worked on a lot of the stunts in Raiders. RIP Martin 🇮🇪
that's an Italian flag !!
You should travel more and get to see the big world out there 🇮🇪
One of the best movies ever made. A rollercoaster of a movie. Saw it when I was 12 and it blew me away. Utter brilliance. Thank you.
The trilogy was just utter brilliance. I loved it, makes me feel like Christmas coz it was on tv here every Christmas vacation in the 90's. When tv was actually still watchable. Today... they ramrodding politics through your throat with everything... whether it's news, talkshows, soap series, programs and even the goddamn commercials are full of politics.... it's disgusting.
Ditto!!
I'll bet you said that to Jaws, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, ET, Schindler's List, Jurassic Park, Back To The Future, The Color Purple. Oh there are so much more to add. 😁
For me it is the greatest adventure flik of all time!
just saw this today, back on the big screen, re release.. and this wed. at cinemark theaters.. so awesome ! theater was crowded and the audience clapped afterwards !! its a classic
Speilberg is someone who makes you excited about the process of filming making when you see his passion at work.
This is great. So immersive. The pain of making it, the music, makes it an awesome movie
Thank you for this wonderful footage. Vue cinema in UK currently reshowing the entire Indiana Jones series. Took my son (14 yrs) to watch the "Trilogy", wanted him to experience the magic of real cinema on the big screen. Brilliant.
Fantastic doc. This movie is still one of my favorites today.
Spielberg is a genius. He knew exactly what he wants and how to get it from the actors. Brilliant
Agree. Evident especially in how he directs Karen Allen in the drinking scene. He has such a clear and exact vision of what he wants.
This truly is a gem.
I have strong opinions on this film. I consider it a rare thing; a genuinely perfect film.
Every aspect of this film represents a pinnacle for the craft. The writing, the acting, the directing, the costume design, the set design, the soundtrack, the sound effects, the stunts, the effects, the makeup.... And yes the cinematography.... Every aspect of this film is badass.
I feel like this is one of those productions where a lot of really talented people ALL brought their A Game.
A straight up clinic on how to make a great film.
Spielberg and Ford get a lot of love for this... And they deserve all of it. But EVERYONE killed it in their job. Karen Allen gave one of the best leading lady in an action film performances in history. George Harris, the actor with the small role of Captain Katanga... Dude NAILS it. Whomever the prop designer was the created the headpiece to staff of Ra.... Again... Outstanding work. Every little detail no matter how far you drill down reveals quality work in this film.
I genuinely believe everyone that worked on this has a right to some pride. And the result is a classic for all time that is aging like a good wine.
Raiders is one of the finest films ever made and I will die on that hill.
Agreed. I can't think of a film more perfect. Spielberg considers it his greatest as well.
I went to see the Star Wars Special FX exhibit at the Buena Ctr for Arts in San Francisco in 1995, where I was also living. I can still recall the absolute joy and wonder of seeing all of the maquettes, models, miniatures, sets, robotics, costumes and storyboards. It was a joy because you could just *feel* the love and pride of workmanship in everything; the energy was palpable in every item there, even years later...
...Which makes it even more puzzling as to why George Lucas -- a man who loved visiting the past, wrote out everything in long hand and pencil on yellow Ledger pads, and lived in a traditional Victorian-style ranch house -- would choose to embrace digital/CGI...
By that time he had all the power and money he needed for physical effects, but at some point he lost sight of the importance of *the story* in favor of space battles and racing vehicles. He sold out. I don't care what his excuses were; he put a lot of talented people out of work
Oh boy, if you like Raiders just wait until you see Crystal Skull.
Amen
More simply put, it's fucking brilliant.
One of the greatest movies ever made.. I was born in 1989, an seen this when I was 6 years old.. it blew my mind an I still can't believe how amazing this movie is...
This movie was a perfect storm of talent: writing, acting, directing, effects. This movie has it all, but to me the glue that holds it all together is John Williams' amazing score. He really was at the top of his game at this time, right off the heels of The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Jaws.
Jaws obviously, and Superman, are my faves from him.
AMAZING. as a lover of making-of documentaries and one who considers Raiders one of the greatest movies of all time, i VERY much appreciate this. thank you soooooo much
4:07 - "Ya know, you sit back and say, 'Boy. Why can't they movies like this anymore?'" I'm looking at Raiders of the Lost Ark today and I'm thinking the exact same thing.
unfortunately, Plissken, the ugly answer is they don't want to. they have to put "checkmarks" in many more boxes politically and socially that "somebody" requires, than they did back in the days of the Indiana Jones movies. They COULD MAKE movies like that. But movies are not just for entertaining people anymore. They are vehicles of the ELITE and politics and movie studios to FORCE SOCIAL messages upon people. Nowadays, people have the right to get offended about things in movies. Back then in Indiana Jones days, NOBODY CARED if people got offended.
Amazing to see this classic being made. It’s just incredible
I haven't seen this in years. I've been looking for it for a long time without the newer interviews. Thank you so much for sharing this. :)
Spielberg is a genius, he has all the shoots in his mind very in advance, he knows what he want from the star, what a creative mind and what a director. I saw this film when I was 10 years old and it is still one of my favorites not only from Spileberg but from the entire world of cinema\.
This footage is gold, absolute art
"I'm gonna go get some mustard..." *ghosts Spielberg* Harrison didn't give a fuck even back then.
I saw this on TV as a kid and it never left me!
Really? Do you have it on DVD or watch on a channel most of the time?
Same. On PBS!
"Raiders" is a personal favorite and had the pleasure of watching it again on IMAX a few years ago. I've heard of directors who give very little instruction to their actors but that does not appear to be the case for Mr. Spielberg who is shown as VERY "hand's on" with his cast in this production.
More kissing than I would've thought…
The director give more than a hand to' the cast.....
Seen this in Australia in June 1981 when I was 13 and it was still playing as late as October 1982. An incredible run. I must have seen it at least 25 times over that period. Every time we came to Perth my mum would dump me at Cinema City always for the afternoon matinee and there was always plenty of people there. Kept me entertained for at least three hours because prior Raiders they always screened an awesome short film called _The Dollar Bottom_ that had also won an Academy Award. I'd love to get my hands on that. Crazy how that short isn't available anywhere even after winning an Oscar...
I was disappointed to find Cinema City has ceased to exist.
Wow, good times...I was 6 years old on its release and moved to Melbourne, Victoria in 1981...Too young to see it at the movies but did on VHS and got to see Temple Of Doom in Cinemas in 84.
You still in WA?
Glad Hitler NcGowan resigned, if only Fuhrer Dan of Vicghanistan would too...
Oh my god, seeing the effort, the actors commitment and the director dedication and the work effort of the crew, no wonder this movie is my favorite of all time and I still watching it many time enough to seek back on how it's made that aired over 40 years ago!
Casting Harrison Ford was just perfect I can’t think of anybody else that could’ve pulled it off quite as good as he did
Especially Tom Selleck who was up for the role before Harrison.
Selleck would have worked out great.
I watched Indiana Jones after I saw Romancing the Stone. I was surprised Indy was Ford, not Douglas.
I always wanted to be an Indiana Jones style archeologist but then I found out they don't really exist.
He was more of a tomb raider than archeologist!
They do exist but they stay in universities and read books and lecture students
@@ricomajestic Who are you, the Sultan of Madagascar?
I'm 52 and just applied to do a degree in Archeology damn I fancied myself as a Marion 💯😁
Yea, I’m sure it involves a lot of tedious work, long hours of research and very far from the drama portrayed in this film. Nevertheless this film was so much fun watching.
What a collaboration. So glad I saw this when it came out
I can't believe it! A Raiders behind-the-scenes documentary that I haven't seen??!! Whoo hoo!
This is great, I had no idea so much behind-the-scenes footage was taken, including of pivotal decisions in production
28:19 the ark theme is still one of my all-time favorite movie sound track themes
THIS is the level of sheer talent across the board that is SORELY NEEDED in today's filmmaking 😔😔😔😔😔😔😔
I really missed seeing the great cinematographer Dougie Slocombe in this video. His work was extraordinary.
He photographed the India sequence in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. I think Steven handed him the job on this movie because of his work on that.
You know, the Indiana Jones films were made obviously as a tribute to the classic swashbuckler fiicks going back 100 years. And in many respects they have surpassed those earlier movies in terms of verisimilitude, authenticity and realism.
However, if you listen to the subtleties of the dialogue, watch closely the expressions on the actors' faces, especially Ford, and especially pay attention to the dynamics between the actors, it's all done with a certain postmodern irony, almost tongue in cheek, or half-tongue-in-cheek. It seems old now, 40 years later, but, given that the film never takes itself too seriously, it's both contemporary and timeless simultaneously.
you've said it beautifully
@@JoaoFederle why thank you, kind sir. It's a rare occurrence indeed when someone compliments another's precision and dedication to clarity in terms of language.
I must state that the deplorable and pathetic state into which the (admittedly 'bastard' from day one) English language has devolved over the last 40-50 years has motivated me to make any every effort to counteract that dark and unfortunately (probably) inevitable process.
Rather than the Errol Flynn swashbucklers, the Jones movies were based on the serials of the 1930s. Back in those days before TV, you didn't go to the theater for just a movie, you got several hours of entertainment, including newsreels, cartoons, one or two movies, and serials. They were usually two-reelers, about as long as a Three Stooges short, beginning and ending with lots of action for its 15-minute length.
It was also based on the "B-movies" of the 1930s and 1940s. As I mentioned above, when you went to the movies in those days, you went for a day or night out. Double features were common and expected, so studios would make an "A-movie" with stars and then a "B-movie" that would be the equivalent of a junk action or martial arts picture nowadays. What Lucas and Spielberg did was take those "junk" movies and give them a budget and some verisimilitude.
Great doc. Need to give a shout out to the great Scott Beach, who narrated it. I grew up with that voice...
The people that make content these day should watch this
They'd watch it and say,"all those things, are what I'm *not* going to do." And then we'd get Ass: the movie.
Too bad there aren't actors with talent like that anymore. Harrison Ford is such an Iconic actor. Such spectacular talent. He's a legend.
I first read about Raiders in the Official Star Wars Fan Clubs newsletter Bantha Tracks and visited the Swedish premiere. It was absolutely breathtaking!
I have gained a whole new respect for everyone involved in this, but especially Steven Spielberg. His intuition is right on the money in every shot and he seems to know exactly how to get his ideas across to the actors very effectively.
He's really something, isn't he? Mr. Spielberg will be 76 on December 18 and I hope he will be with us for many years to come. Arguably the greatest filmmaker of his generation.
He made a dull segment of Twilight Zone and 1941. Thanks to beauties Nancy Allen and Diane Kaye ( not Keaton) I still enjoy that earlier film of his.
I started in the film industry around this time, and really miss the way that we used to do it. The quality of the crew has definitely changed. Then , people who were specialists had to do decades of hands on research. and by the time they were "Professional", were the best at their various jobs. Now, people hold these positions but they are very limited in both full knowledge and hands on experience. Many of these kids have never watched B&W films and don't know anything about how things were done in the past. The very best and most useful crew members, know what has come before, and what we are capable of now. Younger people, feel that if a technique that was used in the past is seen as obsolete now, it should not be considered. This is a costly mistake in that many effects that now are taken for granted, and are now created in CGI just as a matter of course. This in many cases is a big mistake, in that If something looked perfect in a film in 1975, why would you spend 4 to 5 times more for a CGI version?
My Uncle..Usually a stuntman had an acting part..Ratty Nepalese.
His name Malcolm Weaver.
Is he still alive or has he passed on?
He's still alive..43 films..Was Katos stunt double in Return of the Pink Panther.
School boy champion at gymnastics
Trapeze artist in the circus then stuntman stunt arranger.
It's a phenomenal film still holds up after all this time
I remember watching this A LOT (on HBO, maybe?) back in the early 80s. 'Raiders' was my favorite film until this came out, and then THIS became my favorite. I enjoyed "the making of" even better than the film itself.
Really interesting stuff. How Spielberg directs Ford with us hands and the girl how she has to be scared. Eye opening.
Watched it on Christmas Day 1984 at my aunts house. A year later watched Raiders and The Temple of Doom at the ABC Streatham. Brilliant
I remember watching this movie for the very first time when I was about 5-6 years old and it was among the most amazing thing I had ever seen. So this would go on instant repeat on the VCR for a long time. I also remember being the same age and watching children's movie and shows, and even cartoons that still give me nightmares haha
Stevan and George both are great pair of ultra modern creaters in cene world. Their contribution is a very remarkable. I never forget them.
*Steven
what a crazy insight into one of my fav films
“It can’t be that dangerous, right? …If it was dangerous they’d wait till we had more of the movie done.”
Wow, this is invaluable, thanks!
This is cool, to see deeper into the masterpiece.
Such an unbelievably arduous task, and yet the entire cast & crew achieved a major miracle. 💪😎✌️
I wonder how many of them actually, truly believed that it was going to be so legendary.
NO BODY. No one had a clue, like most films that are done. Even Spielberg says he had no idea how it would turn out.
I think they suspected it would be a hit.
@@dallasdandigitalproduction393 If it had been Selleck and Young... erg. It MIGHT have remained a little bit too "Quigley Down Under" and not as legendary as Raiders actually became.
BTW, that's no major attack on QDU! :) Rickman was brilliant, Selleck was charming, and San Giacomo was... doing what she could, given the role.
Wonderful documentary! Very happy to see it. Thank you for sharing.
It was a wonderful time to be a kid in the early 80s. I saw "Raiders of the Lost Ark" on a Saturday. I went back on Sunday and watched it 3 more times. I told my parents I wanted a whip for Christmas, but got a BB gun instead. I didn't get the whip until I went to Six Flags in the summer of 1983. I never could get the cheap piece of junk to crack like Indy's.
....yeah...but you had a WHIP
This was my 2nd English movie that I watched in Cinema. The first one was Clash of the Titans.
Hadn't seen this in years. Thanks.
Too bad no one can shoot movies in the Middle East anymore. Such a rich history they had.
They didnt shoot this in the middle east. They shot in Tunisia. North Africa... where they shot Star Wars. And yeah... the middle east does have a rich history... its where human civilization was born.
2:04 Awesome Behind The Scenes Look About Raiders Of The Lost Ark The Very First Ever Indiana Jones Movie. Thanks Mate. X
Awesome footage..unbelieavble it was just 40 years ago
Very cool, thanks for posting this!
Refreshingly candid and revealing doco; it's a shame they don't make BTS like this anymore!
That's because a BTS these days would have to include the underpaid and overworked effects team who made 90% of the movie in a basement in Jersey. Disney don't want you seeing none of that. Just enjoy the latest Ant Man romp!
who would want to see how they made Black Panther or Thor...
I knew nothing about this...not even the tile when I went to see it...blown away back to childhood and adventure. One of the best I'd seen
That’s how it was when we were kids. Movies were a surprise!
1981 - "You sit back and say, Boy! Why can't they make movies like this any more?".
2022: "*Sigh*, yep".
It hurts...
Best Movie Ever
Thank you so much. I learning from your channel. Tnk u.
Appreciated !
This was fabulous. What a great watch. Saved for later inspiration, too.
This is great!! Thanks for uploading!!
That scene where Harrison Ford and the huge German goon fighting around those whirling propellers?
They can’t do THAT anymore.
Thanks John Landis
@@HiddenHandMedia Why? What did he do?
Yea they can. That plane was a a complete mockup based off some similar concepts by the germans in the 1930's that never actually flew. George wanted one in the movie so their production designer came up with this design. I suspect the props used in the mockup were not very strong and likely driven by pretty low torque electric motors. The engines needed to look real on film. They did not have to be strong. Would likely do little damage to if someone walked into them. Engine sound effects added in post production.
2:10: The vine swinging scene at the beginning was to be recreated seventeen years later in KOTCS.
So much talent, so much work and effort!
pure perfection
This movie is the definition of 'show. don't tell'.
The amount of work hours, man power, and material used and put in to the production is crazy. I don't think it can be done like this any more. Spielberg and Lucas are geniuses.
Unfortunately we are stuck with CGI and unimaginative writers and directors.
People need to go back to basics
Wow, unexpected nugget right here. Thanks for posting.
I swear I saw this shortly after the film came out, although seeing it as an adult with a reasonable understanding of film making makes me appreciate it much much more.
When movies were really good
So that fight scene was right beside a moving propeller! No camera tricks. Jeez.
I also fell in love with Karen Allen after seeing this movie when it came out. 😍
That struck me as well in the footage, how close their fight scene was to that fast-moving propeller. I always took it for granted in the film there was some kind of camera trickery or mechanical safe setting involved to make it less dangerous than it appeared to be. And yes, Karen Allen was indeed a beauty.
Hamhead You need to check her out in Animal House.
11:59 - we were there today in Kairouan! We did all the other locations as well as this one, ‘Whip Defence’. Finding ‘the door’ where Marion laid out the guy with a frying pan was a life-long moment! Thanks for posting this great BTS video. One of the greatest films ever.
enjoyed thoroughly 👌
This document is absolutely great.
What is absolutely clear is the utmost importance of the director. Spielberg draws every emotion and facial expression from the Karen's performance (see the drinking scene at about 20:20). It's a wonderful relationship of trust that develops where the actor wants to satisfy the director and his vision, and the director in turn builds the actors trust by sincere gratitude for bringing reality to his vision. It's quite remarkable to see the process in action. A good director must truly have a very firm grasp of his vision so he can communicate it clearly, which Spielberg does to perfection.
"The Karen's performance"... 😆
well said.
This is movie making history!
If you have to pick one Action Movie to represent the genre this is it. No question.
Harrison must have been jealous, not getting any of those kisses from Spielberg for a job well done
I love that at 18:14 Steven has a Star Wars baseball cap on. =)
My brother and I saw this in Charleston, SC at the Ultravision theater in West Ashley. I was blown away. My mother told me I should see it but the title was off putting....of course it was. I was 11. That changed my perspective on movies and their titles. I still watch this movie and would LOVE to see it in a theater again.
Harrison Ford, last line, "toughest job I ever had". Then he did Blade Runner.
Once he got to Blade Runner, Ford missed the easy times he had on Raiders.
I think he's referring to the acting gig in general 🤔
Alien Soup I'm thinking the toughest job would be when he crashed on the golf course.
Empire Strikes Back in 80 should of win the Best Film Oscar and Rauders from.81 shoukd of win it too...
Both masterpieces one year after the other, both linked to Lucas.
51:36 Terry Leonard: Memories, friends and 8 by 10's.
I met Chuck Waters when I was working 2nd unit grip on "Wrongfully Accused" with Leslie Nielsen. We were rolling the barrels with dummies in them down a hill and it was a slow process so there was some down time. I spent some time chatting (I didn't know who he was at the time until he told me) with him. Very nice polite guy who took time to talk to people on set. We talked about Indiana Jones for awhile. I also did the sound in the scene where the train comes down the track and hits the bus. It was a whole day setup for the shot and we were just ready to shoot when one of the sound techs came up and asked me if I wanted to do the sound. I accepted and he handed me a parabolic microphone. He told me to follow the train down the track and stop just past the crash but not point further because it would pick up the camera noise since it was right beside us (still film camers back then). It all went well and they used the sound. It was so cool!
This is gold
I love the what-have-I-gotten-myself-into, tired, business-as-usual attitude that Spielberg and Lucus have in this documentary not knowing that they are making a timeless classic that will be beloved by millions of people. Yah, it's just an homage to those cheesy serial cliffhangers, not a big deal, hope you like it, if not I'll always have Jaws, people really liked that one.
What you have to realize is that just prior to this film, Spielberg had his first flop - 1941, and before that his last three films were massively over budget. People were saying he couldn't be controlled and that he couldn't bring a movie in on time.
George took him aside and basically told him, "You can go over budget on other people's films, but you can't on mine."
Spielberg promised his friend that the film would be 'lean and mean'. That's why everything was storyboarded. He knew every shot, every lenses. He came in under budget and I believe 3 days under schedule.