Indiana Jones: Harrison Ford health crisis made Steven Spielberg change iconic scene
Today, June 12 2021, is the 40th anniversary of the release of the first Indiana Jones movie, The Raiders of the Lost Ark, which was originally released in 1981. Harrison Ford introduced the legendary whip-cracking hero by tracking down the Ark of the Covenant and taking down a slew of Nazis along the way. Unfortunately for the American actor, a health crisis on set in Tunisia inspired a rewrite in the script.
During the first film, Indiana lost track of Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) while in Cairo.
After fist-fighting his way through the streets, Indy found himself facing off against a large, sword-wielding warrior who showed off just how skilled he was with a blade.
In response to this new foe Indy simply pulled out his gun and shot the assailant, killing him and ending the fight before it began.
This, Harrison later revealed, was written into the script because he was suffering from dysentery while shooting.
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