Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made (2015)

  • NR
  • 03/14/2015 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 33m

Overview

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."

Tim Skousen

Director, Writer

Jeremy Coon

Director, Writer

Cast

John Rhys-Davies's headshot

John Rhys-Davies

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Eli Roth's headshot

Eli Roth

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Eric Zala's headshot

Eric Zala

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Chris Strompolos's headshot

Chris Strompolos

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Jayson Lamb's headshot

Jayson Lamb

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Kurt Zala's headshot

Kurt Zala

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Angela Rodriguez's headshot

Angela Rodriguez

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Guy Klender's headshot

Guy Klender

Self

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