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INT. PARIS SEWER - DAY
With two more motorcycles behind him, Indy revs the engine
and attempts to outrun them.
As one gets close, the Rider pulls out his Luger and prepares
to fire.
MADISON
You have to move!
INDY
Why?
(looks behind)
Oh.
He guns the bike as fast as it will go and turns up the wall.
In the circular tube-like tunnel, Indy does a complete loop
over and behind the German Rider.
In complete surprise the German Rider tries to point his gun
back, but it's too late.
Indy has pulled out his revolver and fires several shots.
The Rider flies off his motorcycle and crashes into the side
wall, not moving.
The last Rider grimaces and speeds up.
The motorcycles race through the tunnel at perilous speeds,
using the circular tunnel for sharp turns.
Just ahead, Indy sees the tunnel is ending in a drop-off. He
speeds up again.
MADISON
What are you doing?
INDY
Trust me!
MADISON
I don't even know you --
Her voice becomes a SCREAM as they leap into mid-air. They
have entered a junction station, full of pipes.
The motorcycle lands on top of one of the pipes and Indy
continues on.
The Rider lands behind them. He made it too!
The bikes run on top of the pipe. One slight move left or
right and they will tumble into a long freefall into
darkness.
INDY
Is he still back there?
MADISON
Yes! What are you going to do?
INDY
Not sure. I hadn't really planned
on him making that jump.
MADISON
That's just grea -- WATCH OUT!!
They have entered a low ceiling area and objects hang down
right in front of them.
Indy and Madison duck just as another pipe whizzes over their
heads.
It's an obstacle course like no other. They have to weave
and duck or they'll lose their heads.
The Rider is able to keep up. Indy is astonished. He looks
a bit further ahead, then over the side.
INDY
I've got an idea. We're jumping,
okay?
MADISON
You must be joking!
INDY
That water down there is deep. We
can make it!
Madison holds on tighter as they near the edge --
The motorcycle launches into the air, arcing beautifully.
Indy and Madison leap off the side.
The Rider makes the jump, but it's too late when he sees
what's happened.
Indy's bike CRASHES and EXPLODES into the wall ahead. The
Rider puts his arms up, SCREAMS and his bike disappears into
the explosion.
Indy and Madison fall down and land in the water with a big
SPLASH.
There's another big fireball and then silence.
Waterlogged, Indy and Madison climb out of the water into a
separate tunnel.
MADISON
You don't do anything normally, do
you?
INDY
Never.
He can see daylight ahead.
INDY
C'mon, this is our way out. We can
circle around and figure out what
happened to Tom.
EXT. PRIVATE AIRFIELD - DAY
Two large wire cages with Durrigan's panthers are loaded into
a cargo hold of a small, private aircraft.
One of the workers slips and the cage drops down a little.
The panthers go nuts, snarling at him. Durrigan walks up
behind him.
DURRIGAN
You will be more careful or I will
open the cage and let them have a
snack.
The Worker fearfully nods and continues loading. Vogel comes
out of the plane to meet Lukas, who is escorting a handcuffed
Tom.
VOGEL
Take him aboard.
DURRIGAN
You know, when I overpack, I tend
to dump my spare luggage.
VOGEL
While I do appreciate your
investment in this operation, I am
a strict about my orders being
carried out.
DURRIGAN
I'm not one of your soldiers.
VOGEL
You may very well be an important
man back in England, but out here
you are nothing more than a
signature on the check. Now let me
do my job and stop getting in the
way.
He walks away curtly while Durrigan fumes.
EXT. HILL NEAR THE AIRFIELD - DAY
Indy looks through binoculars at the boarding plane.
INDY
Damn it.
MADISON
What is it?
He hands her the binoculars and when she looks through them --
MADISON
Damn it. Durrigan? What's he
doing involved in all of this?
INDY
Must be more interested then he led
us on to be. We gotta get on that
plane.
MADISON
But how?
Indy shrugs innocently.
INT. CARGO WAREHOUSE - AIRFIELD - DAY
Two cargo loaders walk by the mounds of crates, on their way
out when --
A hand reaches out and grabs them both -- pulls them behind
the crates.
The sound of several loud PUNCHES and then silence. A few
moments later Indy and Madison walks out dressed in the
worker's uniforms.
Indy pulls his shirt in -- it's too tight.
INDY
Why do I always pick the skinny
guy?
EXT. PRIVATE AIRFIELD - DAY
Durrigan's plane has started the engines and prepping to
leave.
Indy and Madison walk towards the back end. Indy opens the
cargo hold and helps Madison inside.
A Worker runs up, yelling in French. Indy puts out his hands
to calm him, then lashes out with a quick punch, knocking him
out cold.
He hops aboard the plane and shuts the hold.
INT. CARGO HOLD - DAY
Indy turns and comes face to face with one of the caged
panthers. It SNARLS at him and pounds the cage to get out.
INDY
It's gonna be a long flight.
He leads Madison to the opposite corner of the hold.
INT. DURRIGAN'S PLANE - DAY
First class in every respect. Tom sits in the back, still
handcuffed. Durrigan brings him a glass of water, which he
gulps down.
DURRIGAN
Would you like some more?
Tom nervously nods. Durrigan walks to the small kitchen and
pours another glass.
DURRIGAN
So you're Jones' young friend. Do
you have any idea why he left you?
TOM
He'll be along.
DURRIGAN
Of course. I have heard stories of
his persistent nature. He has
always been a curious subject to
me.
TOM
I've never pegged him as curious.
DURRIGAN
He seeks some of the most legendary
finds in the world, but only for
the discovery.
TOM
What else is there?
DURRIGAN
Do you have any idea what the
Garden of Eden truly is?
TOM
The place where life began.
DURRIGAN
No. It is the most powerful place
on Earth. It alone holds the power
to heal, to destroy, to create.
Whoever controls the Garden,
controls all life on this planet.
TOM
I don't believe it.
DURRIGAN
You will.
TOM
You know what strikes me as
incredibly strange?
You didn't even make the discovery.
You stole it.
An smug smile creeps over Durrigan's face.
DURRIGAN
Real power is never earned. It's
taken.
INT. CARGO HOLD - DAY
Madison puts her arms around her, shivering. Indy puts his
arm around her and she snuggles into him. She takes the
Moses Seraph out of Indy's shoulder bag.
MADISON
Can I ask you something?
INDY
(almost asleep)
Mmm...
MADISON
What's so important about all of
this?
INDY
I don't follow.
MADISON
I'm excited as anybody to possibly
find the Garden, but I've been
struggling with why I want to find
it so bad. What drew you to
archeology?
Indy sits up, alert now. It's like this is the first time
he's actually had to think about it.
INDY
I'm not sure -- I was drawn to it
as a kid. It didn't matter what
kind of civilization or history. I
just wanted to know about it, know
what they were like.
MADISON
But that's not why Durrigan wants
to find it. In the library, you
said you knew why they wanted to
find the Garden.
INDY
In Jewish folklore there's a legend
about the creation of life. Have
you ever heard of the Golem?
MADISON
A servant made of clay or
something, isn't it?
INDY
Exactly. They created a person
from clay and it came to life. The
legend also said that it was
believed that the clay used was
from the Garden of Eden. The very
clay God created Adam and Eve with.
MADISON
(realizing)
Oh my God.
INDY
Vogel's going to try and rebuild
the Nazi party.
MADISON
How are we going to stop him?
INDY
The only way I know how.
Improvise.
EXT. AIRPLANE - DAY
SUPERIMPOSED over the plane flying is a line tracing the
route from Paris to an area near the Congo region in Africa.
EXT. AFRICAN AIRSTRIP - DAY
As the plane comes to a stop, Indy and Madison jump out of
the cargo hold and duck into the thick growth of the African
jungle.
They watch as SINGI, an African guide meets Durrigan as they
get off the plane.
DURRIGAN
Is everything in order, Singi?
SINGI
Just as you ordered it sir.
DURRIGAN
Excellent.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. JUNGLE TRAIL - DAY
A caravan of trucks rumbles through the dense jungle. The
CAMERA focuses on the last truck in line. Indy peeks out
from behind the canvas.
INT. CARGO TRUCK - DAY
Indy steps back inside as the truck bounces along.
INDY
This isn't going to be easy. We
can't do anything until we get Tom
out of there.
MADISON
What about the map?
INDY
Destroy it.
MADISON
But what about the discovery? The
desire to know?
INDY
Sometimes you have to decide how
much knowledge is too much. A wise
old man taught me that.
MADISON
Better not to know, rather than the
wrong people knowing, right?
INDY
Exactly.
MADISON
I guess it's time for that
improvisation to kick in. What
plan have you got?
INDY
(beat)
Not a thing.
INT. CARGO TRUCK CAB - DAY
A SWEATY DRIVER wipes his wet forehead in the humid air. He
turns to the PASSENGER SOLDIER sitting next to him.
SWEATY DRIVER
I need a drink.
The Passenger Soldier passes him a canteen of water. The
Sweaty Driver takes a swig.
SWEATY DRIVER
Something stronger.
PASSENGER SOLDIER
I think there's a full bottle of
Vodka in the back.
SWEATY DRIVER
What are you waiting for?
The Passenger Soldier crawls out the window.
EXT. CARGO TRUCK - DAY
The Passenger Soldier makes his way along the side of the
truck.
INT. CARGO TRUCK - DAY
The Passenger Soldier calmly enters the back of the truck and
stops in his tracks. Indy and Madison stand there, looking
just as surprised.
Indy flashes a trademark grin.
INDY
Wrong truck.
The Passenger Soldier lurches forward and the two trade
punches. Passenger Soldier is a better fighter and expertly
delivers two punches and a kick before Indy can react.
Passenger Soldier performs a strong kick and Indy flies
through the canvas and truck frame.
EXT./INT. CARGO TRUCK - DAY
Indy hangs on to the canvas for dear life. The trucks are
now going up a steep mountain. Indy looks down and sees the
endless abyss below.
There's a loud RIIIIPPPP!
The canvas is ripping free. Indy climbs with a purpose up
the side of the truck. The last of the canvas breaks free --
he's not gonna make it.
In a flash, he pulls out his whip and as the canvas breaks
free he lashes his whip around the frame of the truck.
He can now see the Passenger Soldier advancing on Madison.
CLOSE ON THE SWEATY DRIVER
He spots Indy in his side mirror and shouts something
unintelligible, but definitely profane.
BACK TO THE CARGO TRUCK
Indy is bumping roughly up against the truck frame, trying to
hang on to his whip.
Madison tries to stand and Passenger Soldier backslaps her
hard. He pulls the Moses Seraph from her hand and smiles
like he's won a prize.
He sees Indy climbing back up and rushes over. He pounds
Indy's hand whenever he tries to grab the frame.
Indy's about to lose his grip --
WHAM! Passenger Soldier looks dazed. He falls to the ground
and Madison stands behind him, holding a crowbar.
INT. DURRIGAN'S TRUCK - DAY
Tom sits sullenly while Durrigan and Vogel study the map.
VOGEL
We should be nearing the entrance
now.
Vogel glances in his side mirror and sees the body of
Passenger Soldier get flung out of the back of the truck.
He shouts out the window.
VOGEL
The truck the truck!
As he brings his head back in --
DURRIGAN
What is it?
VOGEL
It's Jones.
Tom can't mask his grin.
CLOSE ON THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK
The truck ahead of the Cargo Truck slows down. Several of
Vogel's men leap out of the back onto the hood of the Cargo
Truck.
BACK TO INSIDE THE CARGO TRUCK
Indy climbs into the back just they start swinging in. Indy
does his best to knock the soldiers off, but there are more
and more coming.
Lukas enters and sees the Moses Seraph. He grabs it and
immediately climbs out.
MADISON
He has the Seraph!
Indy runs for it, but is met by several of Vogel's men. He
tries to fight them, but there are too many. One of them
lands a heavy punch --
Indy flies out of the truck and over the cliff. No sign on
him. Gone.
Madison looks in despair, but no sign. The Soldier waves her
back with his Luger.
INT. DURRIGAN'S TRUCK - DAY
With all distraction on Indy, Tom seizes the moment, flings
his door open and leaps out of the truck.
DURRIGAN
GET HIM!
VOGEL
Let him go. He serves no purpose
now. At the very least, he can
find Dr. Jones and bury him.
Lukas brings back the Seraph and Vogel looks it over.
VOGEL
Stunning...absolutely stunning.
EXT. JUNGLE TRAIL - DAY
Tom, still handcuffed in front, runs along the path, looking
over the side.
He sees a hand -- then another. Indy slowly starts pulling
himself up.
Tom helps the best he can and he looks relieved when Indy
stands back on solid ground.
TOM
Are you all right?
INDY
They've got Madison.
TOM
We'll get her back.
INDY
C'mon. There's not much time.
He starts jogging down the path. Tom waits --
TOM
I'm fine, thank you. Don't worry
about me...
He heads off after Indy.
EXT. EDEN TEMPLE ENTRANCE - DAY
Vogel steps out of his truck and looks up the large mountain
in front of them.
About halfway up is the massive mouth of a cave entrance. He
smiles triumphantly. Durrigan, just as amazed looks up at
the entrance.
DURRIGAN
We've found it.
EXT. JUNGLE - DAY
Indy and Tom run through the dense foliage as fast as they
can. They follow the distinct impressions of recent tire
tracks.
A few more yards ahead and Indy spots a turnoff.
INDY
This way!
TOM
Are you sure? They may have gone
the other way.
INDY
I don't think so.
TOM
Why don't you believe me?
INDY
I knew your father.
TOM
Oh c'mon. That story about him
getting lost in his own museum was
a myth. It never happened.
(off Indy's look)
Did it? All right, you win.
INT. EDEN CAVES - DAY
As the sun shines behind them, Durrigan and Vogel enter the
cave, bringing Madison with them. Vogel takes a torch and
throws it inside.
It falls -- seems like forever. Now they get their first
look.
The cave is a maze of steps and walls, going up and down for
several stories. Huge waterfalls complete the masterpiece of
rock.
Vogel shifts nervously as Durrigan's two panthers follow him
inside.
VOGEL
Must they come?
DURRIGAN
They are my protection. And as
long as you are under my good
graces, they will protect you as
well.
(to Madison)
Well, my dear. What do you think?
MADISON
I'm hoping that these rocks are as
slippery as they look.
DURRIGAN
You have such a way with words.
You are truly a woman to be
admired.
He grabs her arm hard, sinking his fingers in.
DURRIGAN
But yet, you also need to learn
your place.
He shoves her forward.
DURRIGAN
You lead.
(to Vogel)
Bring your men.
Vogel waves his men on and they all enter the cave.
EXT. EDEN TEMPLE ENTRANCE - DAY
Indy and Tom burst out of the jungle -- both look relieved to
see the trucks. They both look up the mountain.
TOM
Oh, you gotta be kidding me.
INDY
What?
TOM
I don't do so well with heights.
INDY
You can't conquer your fears unless
you face them.
TOM
Easy for you to say.
INDY
Let's climb.
They start for the base of the mountain.
INT. EDEN CAVES - DAY
With unsteady footing, Madison walks down a flight of stone
steps. They reach the bottom that is filled with various
waterfall pools.
They all look up and can see an exit way above, but there are
several sets of stairs that lead up.
DURRIGAN
Which way?
Vogel checks the map and shakes his head, puzzled.
VOGEL
It doesn't say.
Durrigan turns to Madison.
DURRIGAN
Well, Ms. Sage?
MADISON
I - I'm not sure.
DURRIGAN
You had better make the right
choice. I don't give second
chances.
Madison thinks a moment, then walks around the sets the
stairs. On the back of one, she can see Laumet's mark etched
into the stone.
MADISON
This one.
DURRIGAN
Let's hope for your sake, you are
right.
Madison leads the group up the stairs.
EXT. EDEN TEMPLE ENTRANCE - DAY
Indy and Tom have made it up about halfway to the entrance.
The climb is tricky in spots.
TOM
Tell me again why I wanted to come
with you?
INDY
You wanted to get to know your
father.
TOM
So?
INDY
He would been down at the bottom of
the mountain.
TOM
Oh.
INDY
It's not that he wouldn't have
wanted to come --
TOM
I know, I know. He was clumsy.
Have you ever heard the Mummy tomb
story?
Indy thinks a moment, then laughs.
INDY
Yeah, I remember that.
TOM
He was in that thing for twelve
hours before anyone realized he was
locked in.
INDY
I know he did funny things, but I
hope that you respect him.
TOM
I do. I just wish I understood
him.
INDY
You already do.
Indy pulls himself up to the cave entrance. He helps Tom up
the last few feet.
INT. EDEN CAVES - DAY
Indy steps inside and surveys the entire cave.
INDY
Incredible...
He starts down the steps, Tom close behind.
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