Indiana Jones and the Surprising Star Wars Connection Involving a Dog
Indiana Jones and His Unexpected Link to Star Wars
The Indiana Jones films are hugely popular amongst cinema-goers, but it appears some cinema enthusiasts are only now discovering a quirky link between the movies and Star Wars – and it involves a dog. Indiana Jones follows archaeologist-adventurer Dr. Henry 'Indiana' Jones Jr., portrayed mostly by Harrison Ford, as he pursues ancient relics, confronts villains, and encounters supernatural enigmas.
The franchise combines action, archaeology, humour, and pulp-adventure flair. The debut film in the series is Raiders of the Lost Ark, which came out in 1981, helmed by Steven Spielberg. The storyline was crafted by George Lucas and Philip Kaufman. The narrative sees Indy racing against Nazi forces to retrieve the Ark of the Covenant, believed to possess supernatural powers.
Yet despite the film's widespread appeal, some cinema enthusiasts hadn't realized how Indiana acquired his memorable name. George Lucas, who also brought us the legendary Star Wars saga, owned a dog called Indiana, who actually inspired both Indiana Jones' name and the character Chewbacca. One enthusiast posted the revelation on the r/todayilearned Reddit forum, leaving some viewers stunned by the unusual detail.
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