Adventure Films with Religious Artefacts

Description: A comedic take on the Arthurian legend, where King Arthur and his knights embark on a quest for the Holy Grail, encountering various absurdities.

Fact: The film was made with a very low budget, leading to creative solutions like using coconuts for horse sounds.

Description: This iconic film follows archaeologist Indiana Jones as he races against Nazis to find the Ark of the Covenant, a biblical artefact believed to hold immense power.

Fact: The film was inspired by the serials of the 1930s and 1940s, and the boulder chase scene was done practically, with a real boulder rolling towards Harrison Ford.

Description: A sequel to "Romancing the Stone," where the characters search for El Dorado, a city rumored to be filled with gold and religious significance.

Fact: The film was shot in Mexico, providing a rich backdrop for the adventure.

Description: Indiana Jones teams up with his father to find the Holy Grail, facing numerous challenges and traps along the way.

Fact: Sean Connery, who plays Indiana's father, is only 12 years older than Harrison Ford in real life.

Description: An adventurer accidentally awakens an ancient Egyptian priest, leading to a quest for the Book of the Dead, a powerful religious artefact.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a direct remake of the 1932 film but evolved into a more action-oriented adventure.

Description: Although more fantasy than religious, this film features a quest for power through ancient artefacts, tying into the mythology of the "Mummy" series.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his film debut in this movie, which was a prequel to "The Mummy Returns."

Description: A treasure hunter seeks to uncover a vast treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers, linked to the Knights Templar and the Freemasons.

Fact: The film uses real historical documents and events as part of its plot, including the Declaration of Independence.

Description: Based on Dan Brown's novel, this film involves a symbologist solving a murder mystery that leads to the discovery of the Holy Grail.

Fact: The Louvre Museum allowed filming inside, which is a rare occurrence, and the film was shot in several real locations mentioned in the book.

Description: An adventurer and a professor search for the legendary mines of King Solomon, which are said to contain vast treasures and religious relics.

Fact: The film was shot in Zimbabwe, providing an authentic backdrop for the African adventure.

Description: While not strictly about religious artefacts, this film involves a museum curator dealing with a mysterious creature linked to an ancient South American relic.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, and the creature was created using practical effects.