Armour of God (M) PRESENTED IN 35MM FILM & English Subtitles
Armour of God (M, 1986) 40th Anniversary Presented in 35mm Film and English Subtitles by The Revival House Perth
Jackie "Asian Hawk" (Jackie Chan), a treasure hunter and adventurer specialising in retrieving priceless artefacts, is recruited by his ex-girlfriend Laura to help track down a set of legendary suits of armour once belonging to medieval knights, coveted by a sinister religious cult. When his old bandmate's fiancée Alan (Alan Tam) also becomes entangled in the search, and the cult kidnaps Alan's fiancée as leverage, Jackie must infiltrate the cult's remote compound to rescue her while racing to secure the priceless armour before it falls into the wrong hands. Blending globe-trotting adventure with breathtaking action, Jackie navigates a gauntlet of increasingly perilous traps and confrontations, drawing on his trademark blend of martial arts prowess and death-defying stunt work.
Director Jackie Chan crafts an Indiana Jones-inspired globe-trotting adventure that showcases his singular combination of death-defying practical stunts and inventive, comedic martial arts choreography. Chan's commitment to performing his own dangerous stunts, including a now-infamous cliff-jumping sequence that resulted in serious real-life injury, exemplifies the physical authenticity that distinguishes his action filmmaking from Hollywood spectacle. The film's blend of treasure-hunting adventure, slapstick comedy, and inventive fight choreography demonstrates Chan's singular ability to merge genuine physical danger with audience-pleasing entertainment. Armour of God remains a beloved showcase of Chan's distinctive action-comedy sensibility, its combination of genuine peril and irrepressible charm cementing its status as a cult favourite among fans of Hong Kong action cinema.
Original format and audio experience of this film faithfully reproduced by The Revival House. Presented in 35mm film and English subtitles unless noted otherwise.
When: Sunday, November 15th at 2:00PM
Where: The Revival House at the Como Theatre
Rating: M (The content is moderate in impact)
Chan's death-defying stunts power this Indiana Jones-inspired adventure—experience his singular blend of action and comedy on 35mm film.