"Arizona Smith and the Lost Ore House" (1989)
Modern adventurer Arizona Smith, unaware that he is a lot like some other famous archaeologist (he doesn't get out much) is on a quest for an ancient treasure at an old, abandoned mansion called the Ore House. Arch enemy Scab Dolinsky is hot on his trail, as Smith and a female reporter join forces to battle the Evil Priest and his minions, as well as angry natives, and cats (he's allergic).
Created for an independent study course at the University of Arizona, and shot in the heat of the Tucson desert in 1989. Re-edited completed Summer 2007. A version with an original score also exists.
If music is not present, Vimeo has the film with sound: https://vimeo.com/18383646.