Steven Spielberg reprises his role as director in the thrilling prequel to the 1981 blockbuster “Raiders of the Lost Ark” with “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.” This installment sees the charismatic archaeologist Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford, teamed up with the glamorous singer Willie (Kate Capshaw) and a resourceful 12-year-old sidekick, Short Round (Ke Huy Quan). The trio embarks on a perilous quest to retrieve a mystical stone taken from an Indian village, only to discover the sinister Thuggee cult. The film is packed with Spielberg’s signature elements: exotic settings, heart-stopping chases, harrowing cliffhangers, and dramatic rescues, all culminating in a high-stakes adventure. Notably, some sequences initially conceived for “Raiders” find their way into this film, including the iconic mine chase, with 80 percent of the movie shot on a soundstage. “Temple of Doom” also prompted the creation of the PG-13 rating by the MPAA, following its intense action scenes. Spielberg’s casting of Kate Capshaw, who would later become his wife, adds a personal touch to the epic film.