Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a 1984 American adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. It is the second film in the Indiana Jones franchise and prequel to Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark . After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees, stumbling upon a Kali-worshipping thuggee cult practicing child slavery, black magic, and ritual human sacrifice. Producer and co-writer George Lucas decided to make the film a prequel as he did not want the Nazis to be the villains again. The original idea was to set the...
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quick facts
Release date:May 23, 1984
Directed by:Steven Spielberg
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:118 Minutes
Producer:Robert Watts
Editor:Michael Kahn
Music by:John Williams
Cinematography:Douglas Slocombe
Screenplay by:Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck
Estimated budget:$28,000,000
Genre:Action, Adventure

Cast of Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom

Amrish Puri
Amrish Puri
Mola Ram
Born:June 22, 1932
Died:Jan. 12, 2005
Dan Aykroyd
Dan Aykroyd
Weber
Born:July 1, 1952
Age:59
Harrison Ford
Harrison Ford
Indiana Jones
Born:July 13, 1942
Age:69
Roshan Seth
Roshan Seth
Chattar Lal
Born:April 2, 1942
Age:69
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Tourist at Airport
Born:December 18, 1946
Age:65
Kate Capshaw
Kate Capshaw
Willie Scott
Born:November 3, 1953
Age:58

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Dennis Muren
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YearAward Nomination
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, Douglas Slocombe
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Editing, Michael Kahn
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Sound, Ben Burtt
1984 BAFTA Award for Best Special Visual Effects, Dennis Muren
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Film director of Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom

Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Born: December 18, 1946
Age: 65

Steven Allan Spielberg KBE is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur. In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as an...
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Music Contributors

John Williams
John Williams

John Towner Williams is an American composer, conductor, and pianist. In a career spanning almost six decades, he has composed some of the most...
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Prequels and Sequels

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984

Filming Locations

Elstree Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who were the producers of the film, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"?
  • A:
    Robert Watts, George Lucas, Frank Marshall and Kathleen Kennedy produced the film.
  • Q:
    When was the film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" first released to the public?
  • A:
    The movie was released in May, 1984.
  • Q:
    What slogan was used in promotional materials for the motion picture, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"?
  • A:
    The film's tagline was, "Trust him."
  • Q:
    How much was the estimated budget for making the movie "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"?
  • A:
    $28 million was the budget for this film.
  • Q:
    Who directed the film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"?
  • A:
    Steven Spielberg was the director of the film.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the movie Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
  • A:
    John Williams composed the musical score for the soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Which movie came before Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom in the series?
  • A:
    "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is the name of the film's prequel.
  • Q:
    Who is credited for writing the film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom?
  • A:
    George Lucas, Gloria Katz and Gloria Katz performed the movie's screenwriting.
  • Q:
    How long is the runtime of the motion picture "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"?
  • A:
    The runtime is 118 minutes.
  • Q:
    What is the rating of the motion picture, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"?
  • A:
    The movie is rated PG (USA).

Awards & Accolades

  • Academy Award - Best Visual Effects
    1985
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