# Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

> A breathless archaeological quest sends Indiana Jones, a nightclub singer, and a brave child into a supernatural temple ruled by a murderous cult.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/58

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Adventure, Action
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Cast: Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan, Amrish Puri, Roshan Seth, Philip Stone, Roy Chiao, David Yip
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087469/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: exhilarating, manic, comic, movie night, action marathon

## Synopsis

An archaeologist races against time to save innocent lives and recover a stolen treasure.

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