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2009

Indiana Jones

The Cemetery Warrior is a minor but memorable antagonist featured in the opening sequence of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. He is a large, imposing figure who guards the catacombs beneath Venice where the Brotherhood of the Cruciform Sword has hidden the Grail Marker.

Portrayed by German actor Pat Roach, the Cemetery Warrior is depicted as a fiercely loyal and formidable opponent. His weapon of choice is a large, crescent-shaped battle axe, which he wields with deadly precision. He is relentless in his pursuit of Indiana Jones and Elsa Schneider, exhibiting considerable strength and endurance in the confined and waterlogged spaces of the catacombs.

While the Cemetery Warrior's origins and personal history are never explicitly explored in the film, his attire and the overall atmosphere of the catacombs suggest a possible historical connection to crusading orders or similar secret societies. He ultimately meets his demise when Indy strategically maneuvers him into a boat propeller, highlighting Indy's resourcefulness in overcoming physical threats.