Object

Nazi Tank's Protruding Gun Barrel

The long metal gun barrel protruding from the front of the Nazi tank, serving as a precarious handhold during the high-speed canyon chase. Henry Jones Sr. dangles from it while delivering sarcasm to his captors, and Indiana Jones grips it tightly during the rescue attempt. The barrel later scrapes against the cliff wall, dislodging stones into the ravine below. Vogel swings his shovel at Indy's hands clamped on the barrel, knocking him loose. The barrel functions as the tank's primary cannon for firing at enemies during pursuit.

2 appearances

Purpose

Tank's primary cannon for firing at enemies during pursuit

Significance

Acts as Indy's fleeting handhold in the brutal tank fight, targeted by Vogel to hurl him over the edge and heighten the chase's mortal stakes amid Nazi aggression

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E3 · INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE

Vogel’s Shovel Strike: Indy’s Precipice of Peril

The tank’s gun barrel serves as both a point of conflict and an environmental hazard in this high-stakes moment. Indiana Jones clings desperately to the barrel as the tank speeds toward a cliff edge, using it as a precarious handhold. Vogel’s shovel strike forces Indy to lose his grip, leaving him dangling from the strap of his leather satchel. The gun barrel’s scraping against the cliff wall sends stones tumbling down, adding to the peril and tension of the scene. Its role is central to the action, as it directly impacts Indy’s survival and the overall chaos of the moment.

Before: Protruding from the tank, providing Indy with a handhold as he clings to it.

After: Scraped and damaged from contact with the cliff wall, having contributed to the chaos and peril of the scene.

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S1E3 · INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE

Defiance in the Face of Death: Henry’s Sarcasm Under Fire

The tank’s gun barrel is both an obstacle and a precarious handhold for Indiana Jones. As he clings to it, the barrel becomes a battleground, scraping violently against the cliff wall and sending stones tumbling down. The gun’s movement is erratic and dangerous, reflecting the chaos of the tank’s pursuit. Its role in this event is dual: it serves as a temporary refuge for Indy, but also as a source of immediate danger, threatening to dislodge him and send him to his death. The gun barrel’s interaction with the cliff wall amplifies the tension, turning the environment itself into a hostile force.

Before: Protruding from the tank, providing a handhold for Indy as he climbs.

After: Scraped and damaged from contact with the cliff wall, now a hazard as it grinds against the rock.

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