Secret of the Incas (1954)

Directed by

Jerry Hopper

Genre

adventure film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 38m

Rated

U

Rating

5.9 of 10 from 59 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A treasure hunter named Harry Steele searches for a sacred Incan artifact in the mountains of Peru. He competes with other seekers and falls for a mysterious woman while navigating the ruins of Machu Picchu.

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What happens

Secret of the Incas is a 1954 American adventure film directed by Jerry Hopper and starring Charlton Heston as adventurer Harry Steele, on the trail of an ancient Incan artifact. The supporting cast features Robert Young, Nicole Maurey and Thomas Mitchell, as well as a rare film appearance by Peruvian singer Yma Sumac. Shot on location at Machu Picchu in Peru, the film is often credited as the inspiration for Raiders of the Lost Ark. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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