Harrison ford sustained a serious back injury while filming a fight scene, and was in such constant pain that george lucas. Lucas initial idea for indianas sidekick was a virginal young princess, but the writers and spielberg disliked the idea. Harrison ford says another indiana jones movie is happening. Episode iv a new hope 1977 when he was reading lines with other actors doing their screen tests.
Indiana jones and the temple of doom from harrison fords. Harrison ford suffered a suspected broken ankle in the accident getty. Indiana jones and the temple of doom movie 1984 harrison ford, kate capshaw, ke huy quan. Jimmy hollywood harrison ford 1994 the fugitive dr. Theres something to be said for exercise in regards to keeping people young, and harrison ford is no exception. Harrison ford full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Indiana jones and the temple of doom makes no apologies for being exactly what it is. Indiana harrison ford, short round jonathan ke quan, and willie kate capshaw watch in horror as mola ram amrish puri sacrifices a thuggee to kali. Ford inevitably had to stop shooting and was flown to the us for surgery. How old was harrison ford in indiana jones and the temple. Indiana jones 5 with harrison ford will be delayed a. He then stumbles upon a secret cult committing enslavement and human sacrifices in the catacombs of an ancient palace.
Originally released in 1984, the movie follows adventurer indiana jones as he finds himself deep in the jungles of india. Actually, it isnt that easy to double for harrison ford. One of lucas early ideas had indiana discover a lost world pastiche with a hidden valley inhabited by dinosaurs. Indiana jones and the temple of doom 510 movie clip. Indiana jones and the temple of doom movie trailer 1984 plot synopsis. Ford is also widely known for his portrayal of indiana jones in the titular film franchise and as tom clancys jack ryan in the spy thrillers patriot games and clear and present danger. When it came time to cast raiders of the lost ark 1981, george lucas was adamant about not casting ford because he did not want every movie he. Harrison ford list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Ford goes on the hunt for a precious gem and lost kids in this installment of the indiana jones franchise. In indiana jones stunts get star billing the new york. Harrison ford in indiana jones and the temple of doom. This film is a prequel to the 1981 smash hit, a movie where the events that take place actually took place before the events in raiders. He relocated to england, but as grantland recently reported things only got worse.
Temple of doom star required back surgery after filming iconic movie. Legend has it, however, that director steven spielberg wanted to play a practical joke on his star, harrison. Harrison ford is an american actor who has had a long and varied career in the entertainment industry across six different decades. Ford made his film debut in 1966 and spent most of the first ten years of his career in small supporting roles in both. Indiana jones and the temple of doom ending scene youtube. Notice at the beginning of raiders that the year is 1936.
Rare footage from indiana jones and the temple of doom. Harrison ford summary harrison ford was born on july, 1942 in chicago, illinois. Like its younger brother the last crusade, the dark adventure film indiana jones and the temple of doom is celebrating an anniversary this year. While filming 1984s indiana jones and the temple of doom in england, ford would go out for a glass of wine at the end of. It is the second installment in the indiana jones franchise and a prequel to the 1981 film raiders of the lost ark, featuring harrison ford.
The one mishap very nearly shuttered production on the movie when harrison ford fell from an elephant and aggravated an old back injury. Ford, known for his role as han solo in the original star wars trilogy, and subsequent followups to the classic story. Harrison ford is one of hollywoods leading men, with an acting career that has spanned more than 50 years and included iconic roles such as indiana jones and han solo. His other notable movies included blade runner 1982, witness 1985, the fugitive 1993, and air force one 1997. After harrison ford injured himself on the set, armstrong played indy for large chunks of the film. As to the reason for damage, he had no option but to put dress eaten by. Harrison ford in indiana jones and the temple of doom credit. Indiana jones and the temple of doom 1984 trivia on imdb.
Indiana jones and the temple of doom1984 while shooting in sri lanka, ford told empire, my back was injured by riding elephants. Harrison ford who injured his ankle today on the set of star wars. How harrison ford became the antistar new york post. During production, the movie was starting to go over budget, and spielberg. Harrison ford could have been killed when he was crushed by a hydraulic door on the set of the millennium falcon spaceship while filming the most recent star wars film, a. Indiana jones and the temple of doom first tv spot for enders game with harrison ford and ben kingsley brings the action joss whedon says the ending to the. He gained worldwide fame for his starring role as han solo in the original star wars trilogy and would reprise the role decades later in the sequel trilogy. Carrie fisher and barbara streisand are not in indiana jones and the temple of doom. Steven spielberg liked his personality, so he and harrison ford improvised the scene. He got his signature scar on his face from the accident. Indy harrison ford, his sidekick short round and nightclub singer willie scott kate capshaw go from highflying action above the himalayas to a nailbiting runaway mine car chase and finally a spinetingling escape from a fortresslike mine in india. In the past, however, the movie star has experienced his fair share of danger. Ford took some time away from filming a new movie in the heart of the.
Its funny to call indiana jones and the temple of doom a followup to raiders of the lost ark. In 1935, indiana jones arrives in india, still part of the british empire, and is asked to find a mystical stone. Indiana jones and the temple of doom vhs, 1989 for sale. Indiana jones and the temple of doom brings you nonstop thrills and excitement like nothing youve ever experienced. Harrison ford, karen allen, paul freeman, john rhysdavies, sean connery, alison doody, kate capshaw, ronald. Indiana jones and the temple of doom 1984 starring. Steven spielbergs indiana jones and the temple of doom was released into theaters 30 years ago today. Today he is 77, and has starred in 93 movies in total, 62 since indiana jones and the temple of doom was released.
Hes just an ordinary guy who happens to be a movie star. Harrison ford in a scene from the film indiana jones and the temple of doom, 1984. Harrison fords fifth and final indiana jones movie has been delayed a year because of script issues. During the june 1983 filming of temple of doom in london, ford herniated a disc in his back. Learn about harrison ford including past and current movies, upcoming movies, and celebrity news at movies. Harrison ford, american actor, perhaps best known for playing charismatic rogues in the star wars and indiana jones film series. An oral history, empire online the harrison ford story, chapter 8, part 2. Together with his young sidekick short round jonathan ke quan. Temple of doom is the indiana jones movie that indians.
Harrison ford was 40 in indiana jones and the temple of doom when he played the character indiana jones. Filming on indiana jones and the temple of doom began on 18th april. Ford has decided to reprise his famous role as the whiptoting, irishrussianjewish, timid archaeologist by daycrazy adventurer by night, indiana jones. Indiana jones and the temple of doom 1984 trivia imdb. Talking films temple of doom is the indiana jones movie that indians wont forget in a hurry set in colonial india, the 1984 movie features amrish puri as a murderous priest of a kali. Harrison fords repertoire of facial expressions are on full display during this nailbiting, suspenseful sequence in indiana jones and the temple of doom. Harrison ford injury will keep him off star wars for two months. While he was away steven spielberg used vic armstrong, a british stuntman, as a fill in. A fan of doing his own stunt work, ford injured his back in 1983 while filming indiana jones and the temple of doom and damaged ligaments. The film itself is a nonstop action, adventure ride.
Richard kimble 1993 the young indiana jones chronicles indiana jones age 50 1993 patriot games jack ryan 1992 regarding henry henry turner 1991 presumed innocent rusty sabich 1990 indiana jones and the last crusade indiana jones 1989 working girl jack trainer 1988. Indiana jones and the temple of doom indiana jones 1984. Harrison ford breaks ankle during star wars 7 filming the. While filming 1984s indiana jones and the temple of doom in england, ford would go out for. Lucas mostly sounds sad when he talks about temple of doom. It is the second installment in the indiana jones franchise and a prequel to the 1981. The first three films in the indiana jones franchise raiders of the lost ark 1981, temple of doom 1984 and the last crusade 1989 are. Harrison ford is a pop culture icon spanning several generations. Temple of doom star required back surgery after filming. He suffered a back injury while shooting the 1984 movie indiana jones and the temple of doom, and required an operation.
The star will turn 79 a few days after the movie arrives in theaters. Harrison ford is once again amazing as the dashing professorarchaeologist thrill seeker. Harrison ford born july, 1942 is an american actor, aviator, and environmental activist. Indiana jones and the temple of doom 1984 indiana jones. Indiana jones and the temple of doom 1984 was the second instalment in the. Harrison ford breaks ankle during star wars 7 filming.
Indiana jones and the temple of doom is a 1984 american actionadventure film directed by steven spielberg. Indiana jones and the temple of doom short rounds portrayer reflects on. Harrison ford spills the beans about indiana jones 5. With harrison ford, kate capshaw, ke huy quan, amrish puri. This is the weakest in the series, but i think your most accurate line eric, is temple of doom was the movie that prompted the then new pg rating, but now is only enjoyable to those under that age. It is not the first time that injuries have disrupted fords filming plans. A large portion of fords work in the fights and chases in the temple of doom is actually performed by stuntman vic armstrong. His heroic characters have made him an international film icon. Ford getting banged up onset is almost a tradition.
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