Indiana Jones (franchise) gruesomely by the Ark's wrath. Indiana and Marion, who survived by closing their eyes, manage to get the Ark to the United States, where it is stored in a secret government warehouse. The second film, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" (1984) is set in 1935, a year before "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Indiana escapes Chinese gangsters with the help of singer/actress Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) and his twelve-year-old sidekick Short Round (Jonathan Ke Quan). The trio crash-land in India, where they come across a village whose children have been kidnapped. The Thuggee led by Mola Ram (Amrish
Indiana Jones supplied his voice for "Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb", and John Armstrong for "Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings". Jones is characterized by his iconic accoutrements (bullwhip, fedora, satchel, and leather jacket), wry sense of humor, deep knowledge of ancient civilizations and languages, and fear of snakes. Since his first appearance in "Raiders of the Lost Ark", Indiana Jones has become one of cinema's most famous characters. In 2003, the American Film Institute ranked him the second greatest film hero of all time. He was also named the 1st Greatest Movie Character by "Empire" magazine. "Entertainment Weekly" ranked