Ace of Aces
Originally released in 1982. Ace of Aces is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Gérard Oury.
Starring Jean-Paul Belmondo, Marie-France Pisier, and Rachid Ferrache
Synopsis
In this action comedy the French boxer Jo Cavalier is charmed on the train to Berlin for the Olympics in Hitler's Germany by the little boy Simon Rosenblum who asks his autograph; when it turns out his adorable young fan is a Jewish orphan in danger of persecution, he risks his one shot at Olympic glory to save Simon and his family, helped only by a German officer-gentleman who became his friend in World War I, by an adventurous escape to Switzerland, Nazi troops on their heals and braving impossible odds in roller coaster-style.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (338 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jean-Paul Belmondo
as Jo Cavalier
Marie-France Pisier
as Gaby Delcourt
Rachid Ferrache
as Simon Rosenblum
Frank Hoffmann
as Gunther von Beckman
Günter Meisner
as Adolf Hitler / Angela Hitler
Benno Sterzenbach
as Major Aschbach, Gestapo officer
Yves Pignot
as Lucien
Florent Pagny
as Boxer
Sonja Tuchmann
as Sarah Rosenblum
Stéphane Ferrara
as Micholo, boxer
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Bavaria Film
- Rialto Films
- Gaumont International
- Cerito Films
- Gaumont
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ace of Aces about?
In this action comedy the French boxer Jo Cavalier is charmed on the train to Berlin for the Olympics in Hitler's Germany by the little boy Simon Rosenblum who asks his autograph; when it turns out...
Who directed Ace of Aces?
Ace of Aces was directed by Gérard Oury.
How long is Ace of Aces?
Ace of Aces has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Ace of Aces released?
Ace of Aces was released on October 27, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ace of Aces?
The main cast of Ace of Aces includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Marie-France Pisier, Rachid Ferrache, Frank Hoffmann, Günter Meisner.
Is Ace of Aces worth watching?
Ace of Aces has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 338 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.