Steven Spielberg "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Signed Contract. A two-page employment agreement dated April 1, 1980, engaging Sp...

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Steven Spielberg "Raiders of the Lost Ark" Signed Contract. A two-page employment agreement dated April 1, 1980, engaging Spielberg's services as director for the 1981 adventure classic, signed by him on the last page in blue ink. At the time, Spielberg had expressed a desire to direct a James Bond feature, but his career was suffering in the wake of box office disaster that was 1941. Instead, he and George Lucas created their own action hero, and ultimately one of the most successful films of all time. The document is in Very Fine to Excellent condition with very mild tanning, some handwritten notations in pencil on the front page, and staple and punch holes along the top edge. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.

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