Adventure Films with Religious Relics

Description: A comedic take on the Arthurian legend, this film humorously portrays the quest for the Holy Grail, mixing satire with the adventure of seeking religious relics.

Fact: The film was made on a very low budget, with the actors often playing multiple roles. It was shot in Scotland, using castles and landscapes to great comedic effect.

Description: This iconic adventure film follows Indiana Jones as he searches for the Holy Grail, a quest that leads him through ancient catacombs, Nazi-infested castles, and the deserts of the Middle East. It's a perfect blend of action, humor, and the quest for religious artifacts.

Fact: The film's climax was filmed at Petra, Jordan, which was used to represent the Canyon of the Crescent Moon. Sean Connery, who plays Indiana's father, was only 12 years older than Harrison Ford in real life.

Description: This film, while more of a horror-thriller, involves a mysterious relic from the Amazon that unleashes a creature with supernatural origins, blending elements of adventure and religious mystique.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, and the creature was inspired by real-life myths of the Amazon.

Description: While primarily an action-adventure, this film includes elements of ancient Egyptian mythology and the quest for the Book of the Dead, which holds religious significance in Egyptian culture.

Fact: The film was shot in Morocco, with the city of Marrakesh standing in for Cairo. The CGI used to create the sandstorm was groundbreaking at the time.

Description: Although not directly about religious relics, this film involves the quest for treasures linked to historical and religious significance, including the Knights Templar and the Declaration of Independence. It's a treasure hunt with a twist of American history.

Fact: The film features a fictional map on the back of the Declaration of Independence, which in reality is blank. The movie was inspired by real-life treasure hunters.

Description: Based on Dan Brown's best-selling novel, this film follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he unravels a mystery involving the Holy Grail, the Priory of Sion, and the secret bloodline of Jesus Christ. It's a thrilling chase through art, history, and religion.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations including the Louvre Museum, which was closed for a week to allow filming. The movie stirred controversy for its portrayal of religious themes.

Description: This TV movie features a librarian tasked with protecting ancient artifacts, including the Spear of Destiny, which has significant religious importance in Christian mythology.

Fact: The film spawned a series, with subsequent movies focusing on other mythical artifacts.

Description: This direct-to-video film from the Stargate franchise involves the search for an ancient artifact, the Ark of Truth, which has the power to end a galactic war and has religious significance in the Stargate universe.

Fact: The film was made to wrap up the storylines from the TV series "Stargate SG-1," providing closure to fans of the show.

Description: Following the success of "The Da Vinci Code," this film continues the adventures of Robert Langdon, this time involving Freemasonry and hidden symbols in Washington, D.C., with ties to ancient religious knowledge.

Fact: The film was adapted from Dan Brown's novel, and like its predecessors, it stirred debate over its portrayal of secret societies and religious themes.

Description: Although not directly about religious relics, this adventure film involves the search for El Dorado, a legendary city of gold with religious significance in South American culture.

Fact: The film was part of the "Romancing the Stone" series, but it was less successful than its predecessor.