Plot summary

With Adolf Hitler's Nazis rumoured to have pinpointed the secret resting place of the fabled Ark of the Covenant, the sacred artefact that holds the Ten Commandments, the U.S. government enlists the help of the American archaeologist, university professor, and man of adventure, Indiana Jones. Assumed to contain a destructive force of unfathomable proportions, Indiana embarks on a time-sensitive mission, venturing into the perilous mountains of Nepal and the dangerous streets of mysterious Cairo. But as Indy teams up with long-time friends, the road to the coveted relic passes through scheming arch-rivals and sadistic Gestapo commanders. And the question remains. In this frenzied race against time, can Indiana Jones do the impossible and prevent the Ark from falling into the wrong hands?—Nick Riganas