The Castle of Cagliostro
"The Castle of Cagliostro" has been cited as a possible influence on the "Indiana Jones" films by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, particularly the first film "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981). They have a number of similarities, including a rollicking adventure, humorous tone, similar overall action style, treasure hunting plot, a clever protagonist (Lupin and Indiana Jones) thrown into very difficult situations, overcoming obstacles with his wits, the use of gadgets, the help of several competent sidekicks, and a high-speed car chase down winding mountain roads.