What is Ace of Aces?
Ace of Aces is a 1982 French-German action comedy directed by Gérard Oury and starring Jean-Paul Belmondo. The film follows Jo Cavalier, a French boxer traveling to Berlin for the Olympics in Hitler's Germany, who decides to risk his athletic glory to save a Jewish orphan named Simon Rosenblum and his family.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 27, 1982
- Studios
- Bavaria Film, Rialto Films, Gaumont International
- Genres
- Adventure, Comedy
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Ace of Aces is a 1982 French-German action comedy directed by Gérard Oury and starring Jean-Paul Belmondo. The film follows Jo Cavalier, a French boxer traveling to Berlin for the Olympics in Hitler's Germany, who decides to risk his athletic glory to save a Jewish orphan named Simon Rosenblum and his family. With the help of a former World War I friend who is a German officer-gentleman, Cavalier leads a dangerous escape toward Switzerland while pursued by Nazi troops.
The film blends elements of adventure and comedy to depict a high-stakes journey against impossible odds. It maintains a pacing described as roller coaster-style, balancing the tension of fleeing persecution with the comedic dynamics of its protagonists.
Should you watch it?
“A French boxer risks his Olympic dreams to rescue a Jewish orphan from Nazi Germany.”
- Features the performance of Jean-Paul Belmondo
- Combines action and comedy within a historical setting
- Follows a high-stakes escape journey to Switzerland
- The plot involves the persecution of Jewish people under the Nazi regime
Watch it if you enjoy action comedies involving daring escapes and unlikely friendships.
This is an action comedy with a fast-paced, roller coaster-style tone involving historical persecution.
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Who stars in Ace of Aces?
The film stars Jean-Paul Belmondo.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the plot of the film?
A French boxer attempts to save a Jewish orphan and his family from Nazi Germany by escaping to Switzerland.
Who directed the 1982 film?
The film was directed by Gérard Oury.
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