Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)2001 Instant

: A young Daniel Craig appears as Alex West, a rival tomb raider and former love interest of Lara.

: Scenes were shot at Pinewood Studios in the UK and on location at the Ta Prohm temple in Cambodia , which significantly boosted local tourism. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)2001

: Lara's father, Lord Richard Croft, was played by Jolie's real-life father, Jon Voight. : A young Daniel Craig appears as Alex

: Angelina Jolie initially declined the role, feeling it didn't suit her, but eventually signed on and performed many of her own stunts. : Angelina Jolie initially declined the role, feeling

The 2001 film , directed by Simon West, is the first live-action adaptation of the iconic Tomb Raider video game series . Starring Angelina Jolie as the titular archaeologist, the film follows her quest to retrieve an ancient artifact capable of controlling time before it falls into the hands of the Illuminati . Plot Summary

The story centers on Lara discovering a mysterious "clock" hidden in a secret room of her manor, which turns out to be a key part of the Triangle of Light . With a rare planetary alignment approaching, Lara must race against the villainous Manfred Powell (Iain Glen) through locations like and Siberia to prevent the artifact from being used for catastrophic purposes. Key Production Facts