EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 18 MIN
The $44 Million Handshake: How Harrison Ford's Injury Gave Us Cinema's Greatest MacGuffin
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When Harrison Ford injured his back during Raiders of the Lost Ark, it seemed like a production nightmare. Instead, that moment of physical limitation sparked the creation of the most iconic 'shortcut' in action cinema history—and accidentally defined Indiana Jones's character forever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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When Harrison Ford injured his back during Raiders of the Lost Ark, it seemed like a production nightmare. Instead, that moment of physical limitation sparked the creation of the most iconic 'shortcut' in action cinema history—and accidentally defined Indiana Jones's character forever.
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The $44 Million Handshake: How Harrison Ford's Injury Gave Us Cinema's Greatest MacGuffin
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