Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.
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#121225
SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: What Makes a Must-Have Christmas Toy?
"America was already like, who cares about Return of the Jedi? We're into Temple of Doom."
— Josh
Mentioned as a competing film that audiences preferred over Star Wars merchandise in 1985.
Dec 12, 2025
#062725
SYSK’s Summer Movie Playlist: What's the deal with Bond, James Bond?
"He directed one, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and he produced another, Gremlins."
— Chuck
Discussed as one of two 1984 Spielberg films that prompted the creation of the PG-13 rating due to content concerns.
Jun 27, 2025
#040623
Playing Cards? You Got That Right!
"The guy in Temple of Doom just pulls out like this heart emoji from the guy's chest."
— Josh
Josh references the famous scene from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom where a heart is removed.
Apr 6, 2023
#042722
Short Stuff: Smelly Homes
"We carved it out of him like it was the temple of doom."
— Josh
Josh used this as a humorous reference when describing carving something out, likely referring to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Apr 27, 2022
#040922
Selects: A Partial History of Action Figures
"America was already like, who cares about Return of the Jedi? We're into Temple of Doom."
— Josh
Josh mentions Temple of Doom as a film that was popular in 1984-1985.
Apr 9, 2022
#040718
SYSK Selects: Sherpas: Warm, Friendly Living
"Have you ever seen Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the first one?"
— Josh
Josh references the film as an example of Sherpas in popular culture, mentioning a drinking scene with a Sherpa character.
Apr 7, 2018
#022418
SYSK Selects: How the MPAA Works
"He directed one, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom."
— Chuck
Discussed as one of two 1984 Spielberg films that prompted creation of PG-13 rating due to violent content.
Feb 24, 2018
#110316
A Partial History of Action Figures
"We were into Temple of Doom. Supposedly Temple of Doom was so dark, because both George Lucas and Steven Spielberg were going through breakups."
— Josh
Josh references the dark nature of Temple of Doom in comparison to Return of the Jedi's popularity.
Nov 3, 2016
#081816
The Delightful History of Steam Technology
"I'm picturing Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom all of a sudden."
— Josh
Josh referenced the movie when discussing coal shovelers in mines, comparing it to a scene he remembered.
Aug 18, 2016
#012616
How Personalized Medicine Works
"Number three, Indiana Jones in the Temple of Doom. Ritual Sacrifice."
Listed as number 3 on listener's Satanic Panic movies list, referencing ritual sacrifice themes.
Jan 26, 2016
#042315
Oh No, Snakes!
"remember that part in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"
— Chuck
Chuck was referencing a scene from the movie where they slice open a snake at a feast while discussing snake reproduction.
Apr 23, 2015
#062614
How the MPAA Works
"He directed one, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"
— Chuck
Discussed as one of the Steven Spielberg movies that led to the creation of the PG-13 rating due to violent content.
Jun 26, 2014
#010813
Can you outrun an alligator in a zig-zag?
"I've seen Temple of Doom. I have to. Yeah. And that's going to happen. Did that happen to Temple of Doom?"
— Josh
Josh references the movie when discussing alligators attacking people in water, though he seems uncertain about the specific scene.
Jan 8, 2013
#100212
How Whiskey Runners Worked
"short round from a temple or doom... The good indians movie or one of them"
— Josh
Referencing the young character Short Round who needed wood blocks to drive.
Oct 2, 2012
#040511
Sherpas: Warm, Friendly Living
"Have you ever seen Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the first one?"
— Josh
Josh initially confused this as the first Indiana Jones film when discussing a character he thought was a Sherpa.
Apr 5, 2011
Cast
Harrison Ford
Indiana Jones
Kate Capshaw
Willie Scott
Ke Huy Quan
Short Round
Amrish Puri
Mola Ram
Roshan Seth
Chattar Lal
Philip Stone
Phillip Blumburtt
Roy Chiao
Lao Che
David Yip
Wu Han
Ric Young
Kao Kan
Chua Kah Joo
Chen
Rex Ngui
Maitre d'
Philip Tan
Chief Henchman
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