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I wonder if the scene where Indiana Jones' father slaps him...

posted 2 years ago by RipRoss (557)
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...was intended as a playful wink and nod to Sean Connery's controversial comments about slapping women.

[–] [deleted] 2 years ago

I'm pretty sure it was meant as an affirmation that Jones Sr's obsession with the holy grail is a bit more than just archeology and his ego.

[–] Sandman81 (1509) 2 years ago

I took it as more of a way of saying that even though Henry was not a very attentive father, and his son is an adult, he'll still slap him for using the Lord's name in vain.

[–] Martoto (5024) 2 years ago

It's also important for Indy in that he realises that, in a way, he has missed that kind of paternal authority in his life.