Arab Bartender

businesslike neutral cautious observant

The Arab Bartender runs the counter in a smoke-filled Cairo bar frequented by tough locals. He serves a drunken Indiana Jones bourbon from his fifth bottle, then places a fresh, expensive one sent by the gentleman in the corner—Emile Belloq—and relays the invitation to join him. He notices the three German henchmen surrounding Indy, takes a quick glance, and steps back as tensions rise, maintaining professional detachment amid the unfolding confrontation.

3 appearances

Cairo bar service

Also known as: ARAB BARTENDER

Arab Bartender's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

3 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Cornered by Belloq: The Transmitter Revealed

Practically neutral and composed, focused on serving while avoiding entanglement in foreign quarrels.

The Arab Bartender refills Indy's drink with a bottle from Belloq, relays the invitation politely, and otherwise remains businesslike and neutral as tension mounts in the room.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Belloq's Transmitter and the Children's Escape

Neutral, professional detachment; performing a service while avoiding involvement.

Serves Indy’s bottles, places a fresh expensive bourbon at Indy's elbow on Belloq’s behalf, and conveys the invitation to join the corner table—practical facilitator of the encounter.

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S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

Belloq's Revelation and a Child-Crowd Escape

Guarded impartiality — prioritizes safety and commerce over involvement.

The Arab Bartender places a fresh expensive bottle before Indy and delivers Belloq's invitation; he watches the exchange with professional caution and distance, maintaining service while observing the room's shifting …

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Affiliation

German Agents (Nazi operatives in Shanghai & Cairo)

Nazi Intelligence Surveillance and Pursuit Enforcement