Harrison Ford played Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, whose plot centers on the Holy Grail.
Released in 1989, the film is the third theatrical Indiana Jones adventure. Indiana Jones, an archaeologist and adventurer, searches for the Grail after learning that his father, Henry Jones Sr., has disappeared while pursuing the same relic. Sean Connery plays Henry Jones Sr.
The movie combines the Grail legend with action-adventure conventions, including ancient clues, secret societies, and a race against the Nazis. Its final challenge requires the correct choice among several cups, reflecting the story’s emphasis on identifying the humble carpenter’s vessel rather than selecting the most ornate object.
The film is fictional and does not establish the historical identity of the Grail. Its popularity nevertheless introduced Grail imagery to a global cinema audience and linked the relic with archaeological adventure.