The Original Indian Jones

[thunderbolt]

SO, I'm watching this movie Hong Kong on Netflix and look how Ronald Reagan was dressed thru much of the film. Look familiar?

[Bruce Banner]

Good call. Indy's look was inspired by many of the good old two-fisted movie heroes of yesteryear.

Bogart was also a big influence on Indy's appearance:

[Brazoo]

Cool!

For more vintage movie comparisons these "premake" trailers are a lot of fun:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUPDuQq9GsM

[thunderbolt]

That Charlton Heston movie in the premake trailer is pretty close, too. Inca treasure and all.