Facts About “Indiana Jones” You Probably Didn’t Know

Published on February 12, 2018
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Tomb Raider

While Bond inspired Spielberg, Indiana Jones influenced Tomb Raider! The lead of the series, Lara Croft, was supposed to be a man, but they did not want to appear identical to Indy. Additionally, Paramount Pictures, distributor for the Indiana Jones series, also made the two Tomb Raider movies based on the games.

Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider

Stunt Double

An injury on set during the scene where Ford is attacked by a Thuggee assassin led to surgery. Yes, Ford had to fly back to LA for surgery because of a herniated back. Much of the fight and chase scenes in Temple of Doom feature Ford’s stunt double, Vic Armstrong.

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Stunt Double

Stunt Double