Let’s unpack the treasure chest. Released in 1986 (though some releases cite 1987 depending on territory), Armour of God was Jackie Chan’s most expensive and dangerous film up to that point. Inspired by Indiana Jones and his own love of stunt-heavy adventure, Chan plays “Asian Hawk” — a mercenary hired to retrieve stolen medieval armor.

If you find it, treasure it. And then go buy an official release to support preservation. Just make sure it’s the right cut.

To the uninitiated, it’s a jumble of codecs, groups, and capital letters. To the initiated? It’s a siren song. It promises a version of Jackie Chan’s 1986 masterpiece that most of the world was never allowed to see.

Have you seen the Hong Kong Cut of Armour of God? Or are you still stuck with the international version? Let me know in the comments. Jackie Chan, Hong Kong Cinema, Action Films, 1980s Movies, Film Preservation, Blu-ray Collecting, Fan Rescues

If you’ve ever wandered into the deeper waters of physical media and private trackers, you’ve seen the cryptic filename: