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The story of the greatest fan film ever madethe incredible true story of eric zala and chris strompolos and how they realized their impossible childhood dream of remaking raiders of the lost ark. Thanks to the help of their friend, they make it completed in 7. Dat zei regisseur steven spielberg over raiders of the lost ark. About that raiders of the lost ark redux and the rise of the. Raiders of the lost ark fan film gets hollywood treatment.
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