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== Behind the scenes == |
== Behind the scenes == |
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The German Mechanic was played by the late stuntman and professional wrestler [[Pat Roach]] in ''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]''. In addition to the mechanic, he also played the [[Giant Sherpa]] in the same film and later went to portray the [[Chief Guard]] in ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'' and the [[Gestapo (individual)|Gestapo]] in ''[[Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade]]''. Despite being credited as "1st Mechanic," Roach's character is actually the ''second'' of the two mechanics to appear onscreen. |
The German Mechanic was played by the late stuntman and professional wrestler [[Pat Roach]] in ''[[Raiders of the Lost Ark]]''. In addition to the mechanic, he also played the [[Giant Sherpa]] in the same film and later went to portray the [[Chief Guard]] in ''[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]'' and the [[Gestapo (individual)|Gestapo]] in ''[[Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade]]''. Despite being credited as "1st Mechanic," Roach's character is actually the ''second'' of the two mechanics to appear onscreen. |
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| ⚫ | In [[Campbell Black]]'s [[Raiders of the Lost Ark (novel)|''Raiders'' novelization]], this mechanic is described as being a young man with tattoos, thought of as a kid by [[Marion Ravenwood]]. He is not as tough as he is in the film, but is nonetheless persistent in his fight with [[Indiana Jones]]. Although in the film he overpowers Indy and knocks him to the ground before being killed by the [[Flying Wing]]'s propellers, Indy punches him into the propeller in the novel, reflecting an earlier version of [[Lawrence Kasdan]]'s script. In [[Raiders of the Lost Ark (comic)|the comic book adaptation]], the German Mechanic's demise is notably different. There he is knocked out by the chocks of the Flying Wing, firing his gun into the plane's fuel tank which causes an explosion which kills him and [[Second German Mechanic|his companion]] in the process. |
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[[File:Mss18d.jpg|thumb|220x220px|The German Mechanic's defeat and subsequent death as depicted in the [[Raiders of the Lost Ark (comic)|comic.]]]] |
[[File:Mss18d.jpg|thumb|220x220px|The German Mechanic's defeat and subsequent death as depicted in the [[Raiders of the Lost Ark (comic)|comic.]]]] |
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| ⚫ | In [[Campbell Black]]'s [[Raiders of the Lost Ark (novel)|''Raiders'' novelization]], this mechanic is described as being a young man with tattoos, thought of as a kid by [[Marion Ravenwood]]. He is not as tough as he is in the film, but is nonetheless persistent in his fight with [[Indiana Jones]]. Although in the film he overpowers Indy and knocks him to the ground before being killed by the [[Flying Wing]]'s propellers, Indy punches him into the propeller in the novel, reflecting an earlier version of [[Lawrence Kasdan]]'s script. In [[Raiders of the Lost Ark (comic)|the comic book adaptation]], the German Mechanic's demise is notably different. There he is knocked out by the chocks of the Flying Wing, firing his gun into the plane's fuel tank which causes an explosion which kills him and [[Second German Mechanic|his companion]] in the process. |
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In ''[[Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures]],'' the plane fight is omitted, but the German Mechanic still appears in [[Cairo]] as an end of level boss in the streets at night, which occurs before Indy finds the [[Well of Souls]]. As the player jumps on a horsecart, the mechanic hops on and kicks away the player's gun, and the player is forced to have a fist fight with the mechanic. It's possible for Indy to defeat him without getting hurt, unlike Indy's confrontation with him in the film. When he dies, the level is accomplished. |
In ''[[Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures]],'' the plane fight is omitted, but the German Mechanic still appears in [[Cairo]] as an end of level boss in the streets at night, which occurs before Indy finds the [[Well of Souls]]. As the player jumps on a horsecart, the mechanic hops on and kicks away the player's gun, and the player is forced to have a fist fight with the mechanic. It's possible for Indy to defeat him without getting hurt, unlike Indy's confrontation with him in the film. When he dies, the level is accomplished. |
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Revision as of 13:33, 17 July 2017
The German Mechanic was an enormous bull of a man with a shaven head, who was one of two mechanics servicing the Nazis' Flying Wing at Tanis in 1936. Highly skilled in boxing, brutally strong and able to soak up and deliver blows that should have felled any man, he was able to best Indiana Jones in hand-to-hand combat.
Biography
When the Flying Wing was being prepped to fly the Ark of the Covenant out of Tanis, Egypt to Berlin, Germany in 1936, the mechanic emerged from his hut to see Indiana Jones brawling with the other mechanic.
Apparently eager for a fight, the huge Bavarian stepped in after the first mechanic had been taken down by Jones, and challenged the American to a fistfight. Jones, who had been trying to take the Flying Wing's pilot unawares, resigned himself into accepting the fight with the mechanic.
The mechanic absorbs a right hook.
Although he easily outmatched Jones, the mechanic unintentionally saved the archaeologist's life at one point. When the pilot was about to shoot Jones, the mechanic unknowingly stepped in between Jones and the pilot, blocking his line of fire before he was knocked unconscious by Marion Ravenwood. Although Jones' blows eventually managed to break the Nazi's nose, they had little effect as the man effortlessly overpowered Jones, pummeling him and knocking him to the ground several times.
Finding the challenge all too easy, the mechanic ordered the archaeologist to fight back, unaware that the rotating plane was drawing the propellers ever closer. Bemused by Jones ducking for safety, the mechanic turned around to look behind him and was immediately cut down by the spinning blades.
Behind the scenes
The German Mechanic was played by the late stuntman and professional wrestler Pat Roach in Raiders of the Lost Ark. In addition to the mechanic, he also played the Giant Sherpa in the same film and later went to portray the Chief Guard in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and the Gestapo in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Despite being credited as "1st Mechanic," Roach's character is actually the second of the two mechanics to appear onscreen.
The German Mechanic's defeat and subsequent death as depicted in the comic.
In Campbell Black's Raiders novelization, this mechanic is described as being a young man with tattoos, thought of as a kid by Marion Ravenwood. He is not as tough as he is in the film, but is nonetheless persistent in his fight with Indiana Jones. Although in the film he overpowers Indy and knocks him to the ground before being killed by the Flying Wing's propellers, Indy punches him into the propeller in the novel, reflecting an earlier version of Lawrence Kasdan's script. In the comic book adaptation, the German Mechanic's demise is notably different. There he is knocked out by the chocks of the Flying Wing, firing his gun into the plane's fuel tank which causes an explosion which kills him and his companion in the process.
In Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures, the plane fight is omitted, but the German Mechanic still appears in Cairo as an end of level boss in the streets at night, which occurs before Indy finds the Well of Souls. As the player jumps on a horsecart, the mechanic hops on and kicks away the player's gun, and the player is forced to have a fist fight with the mechanic. It's possible for Indy to defeat him without getting hurt, unlike Indy's confrontation with him in the film. When he dies, the level is accomplished.
In the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at Disney World, the second German Mechanic is absent from the plane fight scene. The German Mechanic is thus the one who spots Indy while working on the plane's wing. He is also directing traffic for the Flying Wing as it prepares to land. Roach reprised his role as the mechanic until his death in 2004. The mechanic's death alternates in different performances of the show; he either meets his film demise of being killed by the Flying Wing's propellers (accomplished through a trapdoor) or is accidentally shot by Marion with the Flying Wing's gun.
The Mechanic appears with the name of "Enemy Boxer" as an end-of-level boss in LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures who can only be defeated when the player is carrying an anvil. Like in Greatest Aventures, it is possible for Indy to defeat him without getting hurt. After he is defeated, he is accidentally beheaded by the propellers and in a some comical way, his headless body tries to recover his head, which jumps in the floor. Although playable in the game's sequel, the Mechanic is absent from the story along with the Flying Wing] sequence.
Appearances
- Raiders of the Lost Ark novel (First appearance)
- Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Raiders of the Lost Ark comic
- Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark junior novel
- Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures
- LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Non-canonical appearance) (As "Enemy Boxer")
- LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (Non-canonical appearance) (As "Enemy Boxer")
- Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (Indirect mention)
Sources
- Raiders of the Lost Ark Sourcebook (As "Chief Mechanic")