Top 10 Action Films About Artifact Hunts

Description: While not a traditional action film, this comedy classic follows King Arthur and his knights in their absurd quest for the Holy Grail, filled with satire and slapstick humor.

Fact: The film was made on a very low budget, with the cast and crew often staying in the same hotels and even sharing rooms to cut costs.

Description: Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) and Evelyn Carnahan (Rachel Weisz) uncover the secrets of an ancient Egyptian curse while searching for the Book of the Dead. This film combines action, horror, and comedy in a thrilling adventure.

Fact: The film was originally planned as a direct-to-video release but was upgraded to a theatrical release due to its high-quality production.

Description: Mathayus (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) seeks to overthrow the tyrannical Memnon by finding the legendary Eye of the Oracle.

Fact: This film was Dwayne Johnson's first starring role in a major motion picture, marking his transition from wrestling to acting.

Description: Dirk Pitt (Matthew McConaughey) and his sidekick Al Giordino (Steve Zahn) hunt for a lost Civil War ironclad ship in the African desert, uncovering a conspiracy along the way.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Clive Cussler, who was not pleased with the adaptation and even sued the filmmakers for defamation.

Description: Join Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) in a race against time to find the legendary treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers. This film blends history with high-octane action, making it a perfect fit for our list.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life mystery of the Knights Templar treasure. The map on the back of the Declaration of Independence was created using actual historical documents.

Description: Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) and Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou) unravel a mystery involving the Holy Grail, leading them through a labyrinth of clues left by Leonardo da Vinci.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations across Europe, including the Louvre Museum in Paris, which was closed for filming for the first time in its history.

Description: Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander) sets out to find her missing father and uncover the secrets of an ancient artifact known as the "Divine Source."

Fact: The film reboots the franchise with a more grounded and realistic approach to the character of Lara Croft.

Description: Allan Quatermain (Richard Chamberlain) leads an expedition to find the legendary diamond mines of King Solomon, encountering numerous perils along the way.

Fact: The film was a remake of the 1950 film of the same name, which itself was based on H. Rider Haggard's novel.

Description: Follow the iconic archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) as he searches for the Ark of the Covenant. This film set the standard for adventure movies with its blend of action, history, and humor.

Fact: The opening scene was filmed in Hawaii, but the temple was built in England. The boulder chase was one of the most expensive scenes to shoot.

Description: In this sequel to "Romancing the Stone," Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) and Jack Colton (Michael Douglas) search for the fabled city of gold in Colombia.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Colombia, providing an authentic backdrop for the adventure.