Gaydon, Warwickshire – A Land Rover Defender will star in Paramount Pictures' eagerly anticipated live-action adventure movie "Tomb Raider," which opens in the United States and Canada on June 15, 2001. Angelina Jolie, in the title role of Lara Croft, will use the vehicle to guide her through danger, and allow her access to remote and rugged locations in her fearless quest criss-crossing the globe. The "Tomb Raider" Defender will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show on 27 February.
Lara Croft's V8-powered Defender is based on the 110 high capacity pick up, and has been specially modified by Land Rover's own special vehicles operation, in conjunction with Paramount Pictures. Bonatti grey in colour with aluminium tread plates and bumpers, the unique Defender is fitted with a "Heritage" type grille and four Safari headlamps glaring from the front of the roof rack. Extra accessories to aid Lara in her adventures have also been added, including an expedition tool kit comprising a shovel and axe at the front, a winch at the rear, navigation screen and emergency stop buttons.
The Defender is not the only Land Rover vehicle to star in the movie. "Tomb Raider" fans will see the complete product line up, which also includes the Freelander, Discovery and Range Rover. The Range Rover plays a particularly prolific role, as the vehicle of Lara's wealthy arch-enemy Powell. The Discoverys are driven by his evil henchmen.