Raiders of The Lost Ark (1981)
Original Paramount Pictures b&w publicity still #RLA-1795 from Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).
Capturing the film that redefined the modern adventure genre. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas revived the spirit of classic Saturday-matinee serials, introducing Indiana Jones as an instantly iconic hero, resourceful, vulnerable, and driven by curiosity rather than invincibility. Raiders set a new benchmark for action filmmaking, influencing decades of blockbusters with its blend of spectacle, humour, and mythic storytelling.
The image shows Indiana Jones locked in a tense standoff with a cobra inside an ancient chamber, his fedora shadowing a focused, wary expression as the snake rises to strike. The coiled serpent and confined space heighten the sense of imminent danger, visually embodying Indy’s archaeological trials where intellect and nerve matter as much as physical strength. Shot with stark contrast and dramatic lighting, the still distils the film’s core themes, peril, discovery, and the relentless pull of the unknown, into a single, unforgettable moment.
- Year: 1981
- Size: 8 X 10 Inches
- Condition: Unframed
- Product Code: T6438
