7. Ark Of The Covenant - Raiders Of The Lost Ark
If there is a chance that Nazis might use it to become invincible, it is probably a good idea to make sure they don't get their hands on it. That's where Indiana Jones comes in, the world's leading archeologists in the fields of adventure, killing, and wise-cracks. When a film revolves around treasure hunting (of sorts) there are sure to be plenty of items that drives and pushes a story along every second of the film. In Raiders of the Lost Ark, said ark referred to in the title sounds like the perfect choice. Globetrotting from one end of the earth to another to discover the biblical Ark of the Covenant before the Nazi's sets in motion one of the most thrilling films in cinematic history. Like most items on this list, the contents or abilities of the Ark is a mystery, which makes its intrigue so much greater and the consequences of mishandling it so much more dangerous. So what is inside the Ark that Nazis wanted so bad? A twister of face-melting smite of God. The usual. A large golden box that shines in the sun, decorated handsomely unlike anything else around it, the Ark does a perfect job of becoming a beautiful image of the characters' desires and ambitions. The greatest kind of film item you can ask for.