Operation Condor

From the bustling streets of Hong Kong, Jackie Chan plays a treasure hunter known as Asian Hawk, drawn into a high-stakes desert hunt by a suave Spanish baron. He leads a diverse crew to uncover a rumored WWII prize buried beneath the Sahara sands. What follows is a roaming caper filled with Chan’s signature pratfalls, improvised weaponry, and high octane stunts set against dunes, ruins, and blistering sun. The team must outsmart rival treasure seekers, dodge treacherous terrain, and survive traps that test grit and improvisation. Along the way, clever gadgets and daring escapes propel the action while the dialogue sparks quick humor. The chase intensifies as the possibility of Nazi gold fuels the conflict, without revealing its ultimate fate.

Released in 1991, the film is directed by Jackie Chan with story by Edward Tang and Fibe Ma Mei-Ping. It marks another of Chan's action fueled adventures blending martial arts, elaborate stunts, and comedic teamwork in a spectacular treasure hunt.

Box office earnings totaled 24.1 million worldwide, against a 15 million budget, making it a modest but profitable entry in Chan's early 90s repertoire, with returns in Asia and Europe, where audiences appreciated the blend of humor and stunts globally.

No major awards or nominations are recorded for Operation Condor. The film exists as a high energy star vehicle for Jackie Chan rather than a prestige project, celebrated by fans for stunts and pace rather than ceremony recognition. Critics rarely highlighted it in awards discussions. It remains a cult favorite.

Critics emphasized a brisk, globe trotting mood and the blend of martial arts with treasure hunt humor. The film treats greed, loyalty, and improvisation as central themes overall, while the Sahara setting provides a sweeping backdrop for set pieces and chase sequences that underscore Chan's physical comedy and stunt craft.