Most people are thinking about retirement at the age of 64, but not Harrison Ford. The actor says his age is no impediment when it comes to dodging danger and saving the world as Indiana Jones.

The fourth installment of Indiana Jones films is kicking into high gear and once again, Ford will assume the starring role that had cemented his fame more than 20 years ago in the first Indiana flick, 1981’s “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” He also starred in the sequels “Temple of Doom” (1984) and “The Last Crusade” (1989).

Ford said at the inaugural Rome Film Festival on Friday that he feels “fit to continue” as the fictional archaelogist and adventurer. “Indiana Jones 4″ will be directed by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, who were also behind the earlier blockbuster hits.

“We did three films that stay within the same block of time. We need to move on for artistic reasons and obvious physical reasons,” Ford said. “I feel fit to continue and bring the same physical action.”

Ford added that another aging actor, Sean Connery, who played Jones’ father in “The Last Crusade” may also appear in the new movie.

“He’s part of the emotional fabric of these films. I think there may be an opportunity, I believe that Sean is still willing and I’d be delighted if he joined us,” said Ford.

No other details about the film has been released, but production is said to be moving along quickly.






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