INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE Behind The Scenes (1989) Harrison Ford

INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE Behind The Scenes (1989) Harrison Ford
PLOT: In 1938, after his father Professor Henry Jones, Sr. goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, Professor Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr. finds himself up against Adolf Hitler's Nazis again to stop them from obtaining its powers.
RELEASE DATE: May 24, 1989 (USA)
GENRE: Action, Adventure
STARS: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery
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[@raeldor]

Fantastic movie. Sean Connery absolutely nailed the role as Indy's dad.

[@trhansen3244]

I actually think a better choice would have been Charles Bronson.

[@enterprise3845]

@@trhansen3244 You're wrong.

[@paulf2898]

Sean was perfectly cast,if Indy had a brother though I would cast Dennis Quaid 😂

[@tylerjsmithers8385]

He and Ford had great chemistry in the movie... It elevates the whole experience!

[@trhansen3244]

@@paulf2898 Nah, not Dennis Quaid. But what about Mark Harmon?

[@alarin612]

It's interesting how Lucas seems to understand the ... "spectacle" of pulp adventure better - with his ideas about the Holy Grail and haunted castles and such - while Spielberg seems to understand character arcs better, and together they are able to tie one to the other, making the Grail search analogous to reconnecting with his father in the same story.

[@theempire00]

Yep! They really complement each other 😊❤

[@DPMusicStudio]

Well said

[@TheImapotato]

If ONLY Lucas asked Speilberg to help him with the Prequels

[@alarin612]

@@TheImapotato I had the same thought, myself.

[@GaudyVenus6]

@@TheImapotatofunnily he did. Lucas tried to get Spielberg on to direct Episode 1 but Steven said no because he felt this was George’s movie and that the only person who can do this is Lucas. Lucas tried to get a couple other directors to direct the movie but the all turned it down for the same reason.

[@braticuss]

This is the true final. Rip River, he was perfect for young Indy.

[@brianmad19]

The true finale to Indy.

[@Dessan01]

Yeah, there was no need to make more, even less need than Starwars really.

[@Tester-sh1mn]

Harrison Ford prefers Crystal Skull over Temple of Doom and I gotta say I agree. CS versus TLC though? Evenly matched.

[@Dessan01]

@@Tester-sh1mn Tbh I wouldn’t say any of the classic trilogy are even in the same league as CS, certainly not the last crusade. That said my partner is Indian and she finds TOD quite offensive; when she explained some of the twists Lucas has put on religion and gods etc I have to agree, it was at the least, badly researched. The guy who plays Mola Ram was apparently very popular in India and she now thinks he sold out 😂

[@tastybeats4415]

Dial was great 🤷

[@andrehumperton1616]

Did you see the new one? I really thought it wasn't bad

[@asifkhan4822]

This is still my favourite movie in the Indiana Jones franchise and I love these old school extras from the original DVDS.

[@nathancruz9172]

Me too.

[@Scotty-P]

This film is not "old school".

[@DouglasSpende-xm5kf]

Star Wars a bomb and now Indiana Jones good job George, Kennedy you ruined your own franchise!

[@nathancruz9172]

@@DouglasSpende-xm5kf exactly

[@Scotty-P]

@@DouglasSpende-xm5kf I hate it when people callously refer to movie "franchises". It may pertain to the PC garbage being pumped out now, but in the 80's we did NOT refer to the movie series' which we loved and were so inspired by as being "franchises".

[@mashort07]

If I didn’t know better, I’d believe Sean Connery was Harrison Ford’s actual real life father. That’s how perfect they were together. Their chemistry was all-time great.

[@mrsimian2010]

Only 12 years age difference too!

[@thetruthchannel349]

@@mrsimian2010 Harrison retained his youthful appearance until he didn't and that seemed to happen in a period of 5 years or so. One minute he looked like young Harrison Ford and the next an aging Harrison Ford. Its very weird how he seemed to not age and then seemed to hyper-age.

[@THEODSTKING117]

blows my mind that Lucas came up with the idea of opening the film with that flash back sequence. it was a great idea on his part, and Spielberg took it and ran with it. that transition from young indy to older indy was and is the coolest shit

[@squamish4244]

And they pulled it again with the new one, and it worked just as well. Because now, 35 years later, we are used to OT Indy as the 'default' Indy.

[@bigjonradio]

I'd say, the opening sequence with River Phoenix as young Indy is better than the whole of Dial of Destiny. Last Crusade is absolutely brilliant.

[@eddherring4972]

Can’t believe how humble Julian Glover is, from Doctor Who to James Bond, Indiana Jones to Game Of Thrones he’s a class actor.

[@kevinbrennan-ji1so]

Indeed. Hard to believe he's not American. His accent was spot on in the movie.

[@porsche911sbs]

I also associate him with _Star War_

[@KenjiMapes]

@@porsche911sbsTotally Though he didn’t have a ton of screen time, Julian made General Veers appear to be one of the few capable Imperial Officers in Empire who steered clear of Vader’s wrath due to his competence versus the incompetence of Admiral Ozzle & luck of Admiral Piett. To me his most memorable roles throughout his long career are General Veers in Empire Strikes Back & Grand Maester Pycelle in Game of Thrones even though he has acted in other huge franchises like Indiana Jones & James Bond. What a career: he’s acted in Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Indian jones & a James Bond film. Not many actors can claim to be a part of four of the biggest franchises in cinematic history, let alone one. He’s a supremely talented actor there had to be some luck in there to be a part of that many major movie franchises.😮😆👍

[@jeanmartin963]

and Star Wars as he saied, and Harry Potter !

[@redjones8010]

A great actor. I remember him most for his role as Aris Kristatos in the Bond film For Your Eyes Only.

[@raul_jocson_]

River Phoenix as young Indy was the most perfect casting ever.

[@EnslavedLonesoul]

The scene with the umbrella and the birds will always be great.

[@StigaWorldCup]

I showed this movie to my nephew last week. His 9 years old & can never stop looking at his IPad all the time. But when I put this movie on. He was stuck to the TV the whole movie without blinking. He really loved it & it made me very happy. Cause I remembered the excitement of being a kid watching one of the greatest adventure movie series of all time.

[@Zapp__Brannigan]

"The Holy Grail isn't strong enough." Excuse me? It's the apotheosis of all quests. It's been a primary object of desire for almost two hundred years of Romantic literature.

[@fabianho28]

This is for me the best Movie of all Time - the music, the actors, the Story.... everything

[@tonihott2]

When I was 12 and watched it I thought the same, it was the first Indy movie I saw, I saw the trilogy in reverse, just the same as Star Wars, as I was too young to go and see the others. This was the first movie I watched three times at the cinema

[@doudouard1132]

The execution.

[@trhansen3244]

You really need to see Jaws. Jaws is by far the best movie ever made. Even Harrison Ford admitted it. He was asked what the best movie ever made is and he said 'Jaws'.

[@fabianho28]

@@trhansen3244 ive seen jaws of course.its a good movie but for me last crusade os still on top..harrison ford likes no movie he is in i i think 😜😂

[@TheMonkeydood]

​@@trhansen3244jaws is seriously overrated

[@bigmaxy07]

They got everything right with this movie, perfectly paced story that gives you just enough time to relax before the next big set piece action segment hits you again. A master class in casting, script writing and direction.

[@northerngannetproject3147]

So true.... I can't find a unsharp scene in this movie

[@thetruthchannel349]

All film making now is chaos. Lucas's pacing comes from his appreciation of Classical music which is a Bible in how to keeping pacing to a rhythmic medium.

[@jefftucker201]

This was the perfect ending to the Indiana Jones saga, I am so glad they never spoiled it by trying to make any more movies after this one...

[@Wicked_Sushi]

I know, right? Truly a fantastic end to a wonderful trilogy of films. Sometimes these properties never know when to quit. Can you imagine if in some dark, alternative reality they kept making Indy films after this? Why, the other day, I had this bizarre nightmare the venerable Harrison Ford was still playing Indiana Jones in his 80's! Bizarre.

[@augustvong7057]

@@Wicked_Sushi There was a rumour about an Indy-movie in the 90's, with Kevin Costner as Indy's brother. That might have turned out great, since Costner can carry a hat very well. Ford mentions a fourth movie in one of his 90's interviews, if I remember correctly. Sadly it was never made. Maybe Star Wars took over Lucas focus at the time.

[@markceaser8073]

@@augustvong7057 I could see a dysfunctional younger brother situation and Kevin has the chops to carry it. Pity.

[@jessegonzales1788]

This didn't age well..lol

[@EndreCsNagy]

Well, the Dial is actually a good movie, but some people can't accept anything new, and everything is bad for them... its like a trend now...

[@andrewanglais202]

I love this older extras from DVDs, you can see the work in progress of ideas, Lucas and Spielberg discussing the movie, trying to understand what it works and what not, on what things they disagree... in the new movies' bonus features there are usually people complimenting each other.

[@codywalper22]

Raiders and Last Crusade are both my favorite Indy movies (and movies in general) for different reasons. Just an absolute blast to get lost in those worlds.

[@andresmiguel2573]

Temple was good though, kind of a side adventure and darker, definitely has its place

[@trhansen3244]

@@andresmiguel2573 I heard Temple is about Satanism and blood rituals and human sacrifices.

[@andresmiguel2573]

@@trhansen3244 All the good stuff 😂

[@jaykay7932]

@@trhansen3244watch it! It’s not all doom and gloom and has a very uplifting conclusion

[@markfox1545]

They're both your favourite? Or they're your favourite two?

[@RioBow]

Riding off into the sunset is and should have been the end and for me it always will be. From England UK 🇬🇧

[@davidr4523]

How blessed has Harrison Ford been in his career. Harrison said that River Phoenix looked like him when he was young. You can not get a better hand of cards in life than what Harrison has had.

[@QuayNemSorr]

Ah, this made me nostalgic. Love this movie. Best of the trilogy

[@360nofx]

If only we could go back in time to when movies were intellectual, exciting, well casted, well written and well executed!

[@halleck3]

go see Dune.

[@ej732]

At 44, this is probably my all time favorite movie.

[@Jannes-pj4cd]

This is my favourite Indy movie, It’s just perfect.

[@justwondering1967]

The search for the grail IS the search for the father. As above, so below. Masterpiece.

[@brysonfreeman7226]

And Spielberg was right

[@justwondering1967]

@@brysonfreeman7226 he is a 33rd degree Freemason and kaballist so he has been initiated into the mysteries.

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

George is batting .500 in movies where he tells the story of a well known character as a little boy.

[@RogueKT21]

It’s great hearing how much each actor appreciated and loved being part of this film!

[@GordiansKnotHere]

Steven Spielberg made going to movies an awesome time. Personally, I think he made some of the best movies. I thought Alison Doody was a GODDESS.

[@fc1114_]

She was born in 1966 so she was about 22 in 1988 during filming.

[@alexis5878]

This is probably the best adventure movie ever made!

[@jesustovar2549]

Probably my favorite Indy movie, I love to hear the interviews with Spielberg, Lucas and the cast, R.I. P. Sean Connery, River Phoenix and Denholm Elliot, also River got right the traits of Harrison Ford, I wish he would have lived a bit longer to see the development of his career. Also, Indiana Jones in a hounted castle sounds more like a horror movie/game, but I would like to see that.

[@CulturalBreakdown]

My favorite of the 3, and only 3, Indiana Jones movies. Thanks in large part to the inclusion of Sean Connery

[@jamesjameson4566]

You chose..... Wisely

[@Bill23799]

Best line in the film " We named the dog Indiana "

[@ae86takumi]

I know that Ford tapped that . He wouldn’t let that chance escape 😅

[@theimaginist3310]

Yeah she was pretty hot! 😂

[@Storytime2023x]

Do you think God approves of what you are writing?

[@SethNardoFilms]

@@Storytime2023x I believe she was only 21 while filming, some one fact check me

[@sg-yq8pm]

@@Storytime2023x You Win ... *Moronic Comment of the Day* ... Congratulations!

[@c.s.7097]

​@@Storytime2023xthe weak seek approval, if your imaginary voice won't approve of your writing, that's on you.

[@AndScrambledEggs]

Such an amazing era in filmmaking. This was when you actually watched the Oscar's.

[@SNIFFMYBADGER]

So sad seeing River Phoenix, he was just at the start of something special R.I.P.

[@robbhays8077]

The world was robbed of River Phoenix taking up the young Indy torch in the 90s and beyond. RIP.

[@TobaccoRoadAI]

Best one of the series with Raiders a close second

[@AnneONeemass]

My favorite of the REAL Indy films. The chemistry between Ford and Connery was WONDERFUL.

[@gafrers]

Yes all 3 are real.

[@Rekaert]

The first three films were all great. I can still watch them to this day and grin like a lunatic.

[@PurpleBox89]

Jo! You cut the poor man off xD Kinda sweet to see than Denholm Elliott viewed himself as the father figure to Indy River would've been phenomenal in future works....that's a best case scenario of "passing the torch"

[@savage_skirt5386]

underrated actress and beauty, Alison Doody

[@hughjass8430]

Listening to Spielberg explain the plot and motivations behind characters is a masterclass in making great movies. Not even a fraction of that thought and care went into the dial of dysintery

[@Ytomany]

Or crystal skull most of that commentary its Steven going like " i didnt care I just did whatever George wanted cause I was done."

[@oaktree1628]

@@edwardchristensen414Most fans of the Indy franchise wanted a fourth film, as evidenced by the box office attendance for Crystal Skull- it was the highest grossing film of any Indy film ever, and second highest grossing film of the year that it premiered.

[@user-gf1vl9ph6c]

Fantastic movie. Sean Connery absolutely nailed the role as Indy's dad.. Ah, this made me nostalgic. Love this movie. Best of the trilogy.

[@twmax6525]

RIP River Phoenix. Truly sad watching him in an interview as a young man about this movie. Denholm Elliott too.

[@DaveBoy]

Every time Sean Connery says "George" my heart sings.

[@arkafella1984]

still my favorite indy movie and by the looks of it, it will forever be.

[@ilmarinen79]

I love that moment where Ford is hugging Connery!

[@Nickplay21]

Reminds me what a loss River was. Great actor.

[@alarin612]

Very cool how they specifically wanted the original James Bond to be his dad, since I think the idea for Indiana Jones started as an idea for a James Bond style character.

[@perejmarch]

5:46 Man I can't understand how Temple of Doom is seen by Spielberg himself as a "not funny" movie. It's a freekin literal rollercoaster and funny as It gets in the saga. I love it.

[@Jayskiallthewayski]

It's the least funny of the 3, that's for damn sure

[@SynchronizorVideos]

3/4 of the jokes are just Willie screaming at stuff, which gets old real fast.

[@AbstractM0use]

The bridge sequence is still one of the best movie climaxes of all time, imo.

[@duberdurm]

Elliot was such wonderful comedic relief. So much great talent came together for this classic.

[@dc1939]

Like they said; its the most fun. Thats what makes Crusade the best one (apart from Connery of course). Had no idea til now that Donovan was played by a Brit. Man can they pull off American accents brilliantly.

[@Lycurgus1982]

It is a trip to see actors alive and well who have now long past away. This movie is the best send off to Indy.

[@bigeasy213]

This film did a great job incorporating humor. Tons of funny moments that fit nicely into the action. Pretty hard to pull off. Gotta respect.

[@oaktree1628]

I wonder whose idea was it for the blonde leading lady to give Indy that famous kiss where she ends it in a particularly memorable fashion…. 😂

[@consonaadversapars]

The best Indy film by far.

[@rhyswong8976]

Just looking at that starting scene, Sean Connery and Harrison Ford my top favourite actors growing up having fun on set in one of my top favourite movie of all time is just complete chef kiss.

[@urbanscarecrow]

Rip River Phoenix. Such a talent lost at a young age.

[@user-xt3gh6du9r]

These movies will live forever

[@colin5577]

I met Alison Doody once. Bloody hell… she was absolutely gorgeous in real life as well. Devastatingly charming, too.

[@Pheebs77]

River Phoenix did such a good Young Indiy impression, he was such a talent - gone too soon :(

[@TeaGamingPanda]

Always love the final product and BTS of films. Especially this masterpiece of a franchise ❤. Seeing them have fun is a blast and going in depth!

[@squamish4244]

As good as Dial of Destiny is (and it is very, very good), goddamn it is something to see Harrison Ford in his prime. Good lord!

[@wibblewobble1934]

I love how George and Steven manage to sort out the best ideas each person had to put into the movie

[@Jippa_33]

My favorite movie. These behind the scene clips are amazing

[@johnaristotle3736]

Alison Doody what a beauty. Surprised she wasn't a bigger actress

[@retrogamerdave362]

Glover had us all convinced as kids that he was American. Phony accent my ass, he's just humble. What a great guy

[@Squab1972]

My favourite out of the Indy franchise, Sean Connery and Harrison Ford are badass !

[@frankshailes3205]

Lovely to hear Big Tam talking about his work.

[@Tazdingo01]

One of the best movies ever made.

[@hycron1234]

makes me want to rewatch that film

[@jamesthenabignumber]

Every conversation between George Lucas and Steven Spielberg retold by either of them essentially is about Steven begrudgingly agreeing to do one of George's ideas even though he doesn't like it.

[@ncapone87]

And the film world is better for it. People love to hate on George Lucas but he sure does have some great ideas

[@JohnS-il1dr]

"You want aliens and ufos?..fine" Spielberg about Lucas wanting aliens in The Crystal Skull

[@chrisa84]

I’d never noticed that the actor playing Donovan was also General Veers; both were great characters

[@rytlocknroll]

Dial of Disappointment making OG Indiana Jones more relevant. This makes me happy.

[@Valeran99]

Great movie. Really neat seeing River Phoenix and Sean Connery. -RIP

[@jaykay7932]

The film has such an amazing feel to it. One reviewer got it right when he said you could tell they all had fun creating this epic masterpiece

[@middleeastbeast81]

I love how George always strategically in these interviews basically says this amazing thing came to me and I said let's try it and everyone said eh idk but ok, and then it became iconic. He's the ultimate humble bragger. But hey he's earned it 😂

[@robhaney8568]

Thank you for putting this together, I watched all of them. Such a wonderful blast from the past ... I'd never seen these. 👍

[@twmax6525]

One of the best movies ever made!

[@robertdiehl1281]

Spielberg made the experience of going to a theater…having popcorn a coke and enjoying the anticipation of what the movie will bring, like being on an amusement park ride.

[@friedrichjunzt]

Almost in tears seeing this classy actors, producers and team members -- and remembering what they did with Indy in 2023.

[@Hammern28]

2008 wasn't that good either.

[@friedrichjunzt]

@@Hammern28 I succesfully repressed my memories of the 2008 "movie" ... thanks for reminding me☹

[@Hammern28]

@@friedrichjunzt Aha! Well... a new challenge awaits you. For the next 15 years, you will try this... again! 😂😂

[@Luka2000_]

Still one of the best movies of all time. Its a shame that we didnt get this same quality from steven and george in years

[@northerngannetproject3147]

I can't undrestand how the same film maker can crash himself with crystal skull... so dumb and so visual pain... same problem with george Lucas... maybe a brain surgeon will understand that fail in the future...😅😅

[@Luka2000_]

@@northerngannetproject3147 crystal skull in my opinion is amazing. Its boring to see people hate it after almost 2 decades like move on people

[@northerngannetproject3147]

@@Luka2000_ even the object itself is ideous... cheap plastic with some aluminium foil into...🤪🤪. All CGI are awfull... jar jar bink quality 😪😪. The soviet brunette is parodic from a Tarentino movie...

[@378samuel]

Indy will never die in our hearths

[@johnclay7644]

Great behind the scenes on a classic, Doug Slocombe (cinematography)

[@bolle1912]

Thanks for uploading.

[@Captain-Cosmo]

I just wish that the Indy films didn't devolve into so much silliness and slapstick. The original Raiders will always be my favorite.

[@Filmtvinterview]

This was so much fun to watch. Thanks so much for uploading

[@josephaaron4985]

Just watched Raiders after Temple. Now to the final Indy adventure ❤

[@fightingidiocy7724]

*perfect* cast. perfect dialog. perfect movie.

[@MaximumDiver]

Simply a Masterpiece. Thanks for sharing this :)

[@MrAce-lm8es]

Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Temple Of Doom, and The Last Crusade ARE my favorites. When The Last Crusade was released in 1989, that would be it for me without realizing it. The other 2 do not exist nor will they be part of the collection.

[@danijelkotur1720]

This movie is my favorite it so fun to watch

[@hinhwood1629]

I really enjoyed Dial of Destiny. Ford had some very moving moments in it. I think it redeems the series after C. Skull and gets closer to some of what Last Crusade achieved but in a unique way. You really do see growth in Indiana.

[@nelsonoliva2119]

What a fantastic video this is , a treasure. Thank you for posting this.

[@kobarsos82]

What a legend. :) This was an amazing film for sure, plan to rewatch it soon.

[@johngrandin5939]

Spotted Julian Glover on a train heading out from London Waterloo mid-2000s. Late at night, I was drunk as a skunk, but he was more than generous conversing about Empire Strikes Back and Last Crusade before I had to stagger off at Putney. Top bloke.

[@354Entertainment]

What a cast and production team! I love that time and movies!

[@AGoodJoe]

River totally nailed it.

[@seanprahphet]

Thanks for sharing

[@Storytime2023x]

There are only 3 Indiana Jones movies. Period.

[@KortneeLeFay]

Preach ✊🏻♥️

[@jeffadams7168]

The best of the Indiana Jones movies!🤠⭐️

[@JakeBayCity]

Last Crusade was a work of art.