History Channel - The True Story: Series 1 (2009) Part 2 Indiana Jones

The True Story: Series 1

The True Story is a fascinating six-part documentary series revealing the real-life events that inspired some of Hollywood’s most famous blockbusters. Uncover the actual stories and characters behind classic films including

Part 2: Indiana Jones

Just who was the real Indiana Jones? Indy's creators George Lucas and Steven Spielberg say the inspiration for the whip-cracking adventurer came from the explorers featured in 1930s and 40s movie serials. In turn, many writers of these serials say their inspiration came from the real-life adventures of Roy Chapman Andrews. Another source for the Indy legend is the German scholar and Grail-hunter, Otto Rahn. Both embody the spirit of Indiana Jones, and lived real lives of scholarship, exploration and danger.

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