Uploaded October 2013 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
We recreated the famous boulder chase scene from Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark in New York's Central Park.
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We recreated the famous boulder chase scene from Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark in New York's Central Park. A man dressed as Indiana Jones ran through the park with the golden idol as he was chased by a man in an enormous custom-built boulder costume. The chase started in Central Park's Ramble, a wooded area that resembles the location from the film. The chase continued through more populated parts of the park, surprising tourists and sun-bathing New Yorkers alike. The project ended with Indy attempting to return the idol to the American Museum of Natural History.
Created and Directed by Charlie Todd
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Produced by Deverge
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Music by Tyler Walker
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Movies In Real Life is presented in part by Fandango
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Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys
Editor: Denis Cardineau
Director of Photography: Ilya Smelansky
Camera: Myo Campbell, Denis Cardineau, Kris Knight, Taylor Pow, Chloe Smolkin
Production Sound: Harris Karlin
Photography: Arin Sang-urai
Boulder Design and Operation: Ilya Smelansky, Dave Szarejko
Production Assistants: Juan Cocuy, Ryan Creamer, Spencer Lindenman, Cody Lindquist, Michael Tannenbaum
Props and Costumes: Aleks Arcabascio
Cast: Jeff Miller as Indiana Jones
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
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We recreated the famous boulder chase scene from Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark in New York's Central Park.
Full Story: improveverywhere.com/2013/10/08/indiana-jones-in-real-life-movies-in-real-life-episode-2 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/iesub Join Us: improveverywhere.com/email-lists Watch full series: youtube.com/watch?v=Gx0pMPRtbaw&list=SPTNjsbzFjWTA3-yF32hvWVkWU5kjDA3Ax&index=1
We recreated the famous boulder chase scene from Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark in New York's Central Park. A man dressed as Indiana Jones ran through the park with the golden idol as he was chased by a man in an enormous custom-built boulder costume. The chase started in Central Park's Ramble, a wooded area that resembles the location from the film. The chase continued through more populated parts of the park, surprising tourists and sun-bathing New Yorkers alike. The project ended with Indy attempting to return the idol to the American Museum of Natural History.
Created and Directed by Charlie Todd
improveverywhere.com
Produced by Deverge
deverge.com
Music by Tyler Walker
tylerwalkermusic.com
Movies In Real Life is presented in part by Fandango
bit.ly/170bIvx
Producers: Alan Aisenberg, Andrew Soltys
Editor: Denis Cardineau
Director of Photography: Ilya Smelansky
Camera: Myo Campbell, Denis Cardineau, Kris Knight, Taylor Pow, Chloe Smolkin
Production Sound: Harris Karlin
Photography: Arin Sang-urai
Boulder Design and Operation: Ilya Smelansky, Dave Szarejko
Production Assistants: Juan Cocuy, Ryan Creamer, Spencer Lindenman, Cody Lindquist, Michael Tannenbaum
Props and Costumes: Aleks Arcabascio
Cast: Jeff Miller as Indiana Jones
This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past ten years in New York City. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.
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