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The Best Scene in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' Happened Because Harrison Ford Got Sick

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Behind-the-scenes secret reveals how Harrison Ford's bathroom break led to an iconic 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' scene
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  • Harrison Ford was struggling with stomach issues during the filming of the famous 'gun vs. sword' scene, forcing him to improvise a quicker take
  • Director Steven Spielberg decided to keep the unexpected moment in the final cut, which has since become one of the most memorable sequences in the entire Indiana Jones franchise
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Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg, Indiana Jones, Raiders of the Lost Ark
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