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

Directed by Jeremy Coon1h 33mDocumentary

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."

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2015
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
14 March 2015
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John Rhys-Davies
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Eli Roth
Eli Roth
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Eric Zala
Eric Zala
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Chris Strompolos
Chris Strompolos
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Jayson Lamb
Jayson Lamb
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Kurt Zala
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Angela Rodriguez
Angela Rodriguez
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Guy Klender
Guy Klender
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Michael Bales
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Mark Spain
Mark Spain
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Harry Jay Knowles
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Ernest Cline
Ernest Cline
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Tim League
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John E. Hudgens
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Alan Stenum
Alan Stenum
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Scott Lionberger
Scott Lionberger
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Jason Melton
Jason Melton
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Peter Keefer
Peter Keefer
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Francisco Gonzalez
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Rob Fuller
Rob Fuller
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Ryan Pierini
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James Donald
James Donald
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Clay LaGrone
Clay LaGrone
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Joey Roberts
Joey Roberts
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