Armour of God (1986)

Film Summary
Armour of God is a 1986 Hong Kong action-comedy film directed by and starring Jackie Chan. The movie is extremely Indiana Jones-esque, with Chan, serving as "Asian Hawk", globetrotting to recover pieces of a magical armor. It is both action-packed and comedic, including Chan's signature fighting design.

Main Plot
The film opens with Jackie Chan (Asian Hawk) taking a sword from an African people that becomes part of the famous Armour of God. The people pursues him but his fast thinking and exceptional martial arts skills permit him to leave with the valuable antique.

Asian Hawk is a previous band member turned treasure hunter and he is on an objective to recover the ancient Armour of God, a set of antiques that are believed to grant supernatural powers. The adventure takes a twist when Hawk's previous bandmate, Alan, and his sweetheart, Lorelei, get involved. The story is then moved to Europe when Alan looks for Hawk's help after Lorelei is kidnapped by a harmful cult - the "Monks of the Order of the Crusades" who want the Armour of God. The monks wish to exchange Lorelei for the pieces of the armor that Hawk currently owns.

Conflict and Resolution
Chan embarks on a dangerous rescue mission, concurrently trying to retrieve the Armour of God. He infiltrates the cult's headquarters utilizing many disguises. After numerous close calls, amazing chase sequences and well-executed battles, Hawk discovers that the cult is planning to use the Armour of God for sinister functions.

Chan coordinate with Alan and ultimately faces the cult, taking part in magnificent battle series. They successfully rescue Lorelei and prevent the Monks from using the Armour's power.

Last Act
The cult leaders attempt to escape after their plan has been foiled, but Hawk goes on a high-speed chase, resulting in their capture. The film concludes with Hawk, Alan, and Lorelei successfully taking the Armour of God far from the clutches of the Monks.

Style
Brimming with Jackie Chan's hallmark humor, balancings, and props-based style of battle, Armour of God is an exhibition of his distinct mix of action and funny. The movie also showcases Chan's daring commitment to performing his own stunts, real to his track record. In spite of sustaining a lasting head injury throughout among the stunts, Chan finished the film and it became one of his most highly effective entries in his filmography, ultimately causing a number of follows up.

General Reception
The movie was a substantial success at the box office, and it even more elevated Jackie Chan's status as an international action star. Armour of God combines components of experience, funny, and action, developing a compelling Jackie Chan classic that leans greatly on its blend of humor and high-risk stunt work.

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