Sallah's Little Son

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Sallah's little son greets Indiana Jones as "Uncle Indy" and hops into his lap during a smoky Cairo bar confrontation. He joins siblings to burst in, creating chaos that lets Indy slip past Belloq and German henchmen. His actions cement family ties to Indy, blending childlike affection with timely boldness amid adult dangers. Eager and excited, he bridges Sallah's household support network into the Ark quest.

3 appearances

Sallah family alliances

Also known as: Little Son

Sallah's Little …'s Journey

A timeline through the narrative

3 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Cornered by Belloq: The Transmitter Revealed

Excited and relieved to find Indy, radiating trust and familial dependency.

The little son runs in, identifies Indy as 'Uncle,' and verbally anchors the rescue with a direct, affectionate line—serving as the human hinge that changes the room's dynamics.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Belloq's Transmitter and the Children's Escape

Eager and concerned; affectionate urgency toward Uncle Indy.

One little son hops into Indy’s lap and speaks directly, anchoring the diversion emotionally and cutting through the violence with childlike urgency.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Belloq's Revelation and a Child-Crowd Escape

Warm enthusiasm and earnestness; unaware of adult stakes.

One small son hops into Indy's lap and announces they have been looking for him, delivering a disarming, affectionate interruption that helps unbalance the scene's menace.

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Affiliation

German Agents (Nazi operatives in Shanghai & Cairo)

Nazi Intelligence Surveillance and Pursuit Enforcement