Armour of God

Asian Hawk, a bold globe trotter with a wry streak, pursues ancient relics that whisper of lost civilizations. His latest lead lands him in a remote African valley where a gleaming sword surfaces among a stash of forgotten artifacts. Soon a ruthless sect of monks arrives, kidnapping Hawk's former lover Lorelei and demanding the weapon along with other fragments that complete the legendary Armour of God. Legends claim the Armour grants near supernatural power to its wearer, a prize Hawk cannot resist despite the danger. With time running out, he must dodge booby traps, outwit mercenaries, and race across continents to outmaneuver the cult and protect Lorelei from harm. Humor threads through the chase scenes as Hawk bounces between peril and wit, using improvised gear and clever traps.

Directed by Jackie Chan, Armour of God blends his kinetic fight choreography with a light hearted treasure hunt. The screenplay credits go to John Sheppard, Edward Tang and Lo Kin, and the 1986 release marked a major international push for Chan, combining martial arts spectacle with globe hopping humor.

Armour of God helped cement Chan's signature blend of humor and peril. Its audacious stunts and fast paced chases demonstrated how action and comedy could fuse into a single, crowd pleasing package, influencing a generation of martial arts thrillers and establishing Chan as a global name, with fans eager for his next escape.

Critics praised the film for its energy and inventive sequences while noting uneven plotting at times. The story toys with loyalty, risk and romance as Hawk navigates a world of rival mercenaries and fanatical cults, balancing danger with broad comic moments and a sense of adventurous camaraderie.

Worldwide gross hovered around 16 million against a 15 million budget, a modest result that nevertheless helped raise Chan's profile overseas. The film performed best in Asia and parts of Europe, building toward Chan's later international hits and proving his star power could cross cultural lines.