Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made

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2015 / 93min.

Rating6.7

Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

In 1982, three 11 year-olds in Mississippi set out to remake their favorite film: Raiders of the Lost Ark. It took seven turbulent years that tested the limits of their friendship and nearly burned down their mother's house. By the end, they had completed every scene except one... the explosive airplane scene. 30 years later, they attempt to finally realize their childhood dream by building a replica of the 75 foot "Flying Wing" plane from Raiders in a mud pit in the backwoods of Mississippi... and then blow it up! This is the story behind the making of what is known as "the greatest fan film ever made."

Directors

Tim Skousen

Actors

Eli Roth

John Rhys-Davies

Mark Spain

Angela Rodriguez

Chris Strompolos

Eric Zala

Tim League

Guy Klender

John E. Hudgens

Harry Jay Knowles

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