Adventure,Comedy
France,Germany
Ace of Aces is a 1982 French-German action comedy directed by Gérard Oury. It stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Jo Cavalier, a French boxer who is heading to Berlin for the Olympics in 1936. On the train, he meets Simon, a young Jewish boy who asks for his autograph. Cavalier soon learns that Simon and his family are in danger of persecution by the Nazis.
Despite the risks to his own safety and his chances at Olympic glory, Cavalier decides to help Simon and his family escape to Switzerland. He teams up with a German officer-gentleman named Captain Boudou who he befriended during World War I. The two unlikely allies must navigate their way through Nazi troops and flee across Germany, facing impossible odds.
The film features several thrilling action sequences, including a high-speed chase through the streets of Berlin and a dramatic ski pursuit through the Swiss Alps. Along the way, Cavalier and Boudou encounter a cast of colorful characters, from a group of gypsy musicians to an eccentric Swiss inventor who helps them evade the Nazis.
Ace of Aces is a light-hearted adventure film that blends action, comedy, and romance with a poignant message about heroism and sacrifice. Belmondo delivers a charming performance as the plucky boxer with a heart of gold, while the film's stunning locations and thrilling set-pieces make it a true spectacle of cinematic entertainment.
