Armour of God
Armour of God
龍兄虎弟
Overview
"Asian Hawk, an ex-musician turned treasure hunter, is forced to steal legendary armor pieces to ransom his ex-girlfriend from an evil religious cult. He teams up with his former bandmate and a wealthy collector's daughter to infiltrate the cult's European fortress."
Iconic Tracked Scenes
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Asian Hawk steals a sword from an African tribe and makes a daring escape using a highly customized, gadget-filled Mitsubishi.
"asian hawk opening escape""gadget car chase" - ▶
Hawk fights off disguised cult monks in a European city square, utilizing his environment to outmaneuver them.
"fighting cult monks""european street fight" - ▶
A vicious, fast-paced fight in the cult's temple where Hawk battles four lethal female assassins wearing stilettos.
"fighting the amazons""stiletto heel assassins"
Why It's Remembered
- ★The death-defying opening escape utilizing a futuristic Mitsubishi concept car.
- ★The tense hostage exchange that predictably erupts into chaos.
- ★The final showdown in the cult's headquarters fighting the amazon assassins and leaping onto a hot air balloon.
Cultural Context
- ◈Jackie Chan's answer to Indiana Jones, leaning heavily into international adventure and globe-trotting.
- ◈Infamous for the opening stunt where Chan missed a jump to a tree branch, cracking his skull and nearly dying.
- ◈Features a spectacular finale involving a fight against four high-heeled female assassins.
About the Action Elements
Armour of God is widely celebrated among martial arts cinema fans for sequences involving escape, mitsubishi, gadget car, tribe, sword. One of the most memorable sequences features Jackie Chan naturally executing asian hawk opening escape, where the choreography and unique set pieces become the unexpected highlight of the film.