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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
PG-13
Action
Adventure

Release Date
May 21, 2008
Director
Steven Spielberg
Runtime
123
Main Genre
Action
Writers
David Koepp , George Lucas , Jeff Nathanson , Philip Kaufman
Tagline
The adventure continues . . .
Franchise
Indiana Jones

Summary

Set during the Cold War, the Soviets – led by sword-wielding Irina Spalko – are in search of a crystal skull which has supernatural powers related to a mystical Lost City of Gold. After being captured and then escaping from them, Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young man whose friend – and Indy's colleague – Professor Oxley has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts.

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