Armour of God

Armour of God

Year: 1986

Runtime: 97 mins

Language: Cantonese

ActionAdventureComedy

Jackie Chan plays Asian Hawk, an Indiana Jones‑type treasure hunter chasing riches in exotic antiquities. In Africa he uncovers a mysterious sword, prompting a cult of Satan‑worshipping monks to kidnap his ex‑girlfriend Lorelei and demand the blade along with the remaining fragments of the legendary Armour of God, a magical Crusader‑era outfit.

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Timeline & Setting – Armour of God (1986)

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Location

Africa, Yugoslavia

The adventure spans Africa, where the sword originates from a powerful tribe, and Yugoslavia, where a secluded monastery hides the Armour of God. Africa conveys danger and exoticism as the quest drives the theft and pursuit. Yugoslavia's rugged terrain and the monastery setting provide a claustrophobic backdrop for infiltration, brainwashing, and the climactic confrontation.

🗺️ Exotic locations ⚔️ Action settings 🧭 Cultural contrast

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Main Characters – Armour of God (1986)

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Jackie (Asian Hawk) - Jackie Chan

A former musician turned fearless adventurer and treasure hunter. Quick-witted, fearless in combat, and willing to take enormous risks, he improvises plans on the fly and uses unorthodox methods to get out of dangerous situations. His brash charm hides a core loyalty to his friends and a stubborn resolve to finish the quest.

🗺️ Adventurer ⚔️ Fighter 🧠 Cunning

Alan

Jackie's former bandmate who seeks his help to rescue Lorelei. Impulsive and sometimes reckless, he suits the role of catalyst in the hunt but can be swayed by danger and manipulation. He becomes entangled in Lorelei's brainwashing and the armor he helps to collect.

🗺️ Partner ⚔️ Braver 🎭 Impulsive

May Bannon

Daughter of Count Bannon, she accompanies the quest and initially wields a confident, enigmatic presence. She is drawn into the adventure and serves as a key ally, balancing risk with a calculated sense of timing.

👑 Ally 🗡️ Helper 🛡️ Loyal

Grand Wizard

Leader of the cult pursuing the Armour of God. Charismatic and ruthless, he commands a cadre of assassins and orchestrates the cult's schemes to capture the artefacts and exploit their power.

🧙‍♂️ Villain 🗡️ Manipulator 🗝️ Power-hungry

Count Bannon

Owner of multiple armour pieces who negotiates with Jackie and Alan, seeking a personal deal that will culminate in the completion of the Armour while leveraging May's company.

👑 Antagonist 🧭 Negotiator 💰 Wealthy

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Major Themes – Armour of God (1986)

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🗺️ Adventure

A globe-trotting quest to assemble a legendary set of armour drives the action. The characters travel across dangerous terrains, infiltrate a cult's hideout, and rely on clever bluffs and daring stunts to keep the mission alive. The film blends action, humor, and peril as Jackie pursues the treasure and the kidnapped Lorelei.

💎 Treasure Hunt

The Armour of God acts as the central prize, symbolizing power, danger, and the cost of ambition. The pursuit pulls in an array of allies and antagonists who manipulate each other to advance personal ends. The final showdown—cave collapse and a dramatic escape—embodies the film's high-stakes chase for the artefact.

🧠 Mind Control

The cult's ability to brainwash Lorelei adds a disturbing layer to the mission, showing how devotion can be corrupted into coercive loyalty. Characters are forced to question who can be trusted as loyalties shift. The story explores influence, manipulation, and the blurred line between salvation and exploitation.

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