Armour of God (Chinese: 龍兄虎弟) is a 1986 Hong Kong action-adventure comedy film directed by Jackie Chan. The movie stars Jackie Chan alongside Alan Tam, Lola Forner, Rosamund Kwan and the Yugoslav actor Božidar Smiljanić. It was released by Golden Harvest and later followed by the 1991 sequel Armour of God II: Operator Condor.
Overview
The film mixes martial arts, slapstick comedy and treasure-hunt elements. Jackie Chan plays a globe-trotting treasure seeker who must recover parts of an ancient suit of armour while facing rival treasure hunters and various set-piece action sequences. The story takes the characters across multiple countries, and the production used a number of international locations and supporting cast members.
Principal cast and crew
- Jackie Chan — lead actor and director (Jackie Chan)
- Alan Tam — co-star
- Lola Forner — co-star
- Rosamund Kwan — co-star
- Božidar Smiljanić — supporting role
Production notes
Produced and distributed by Golden Harvest, the film was shot with a mix of Hong Kong and overseas locations and employed the elaborate stunt work typical of Jackie Chan's films. During filming, Chan suffered a serious accident while attempting a stunt which resulted in a fractured skull; he underwent surgery and subsequently made a recovery. The incident prompted revisions to safety procedures on his later productions.
Release and legacy
Upon release, the movie helped broaden Jackie Chan's international profile and became part of a franchise when a sequel was produced in 1991. The original title in Chinese is often used in East Asian markets, while the English title has been used for international distribution.
Names and language
The film's Chinese title is shown above; for further context on the Chinese language, see Chinese.