Aces Go Places

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  • 1983
  • 1 hr 20 min
  • 6.6  (1,299)

In the 1983 action-comedy film Aces Go Places, audiences are invited to tag along with bumbling detective Albert Au (Samuel Hui) and his sidekick, Tommy Tam (Karl Maka) as they attempt to recover the stolen Crown Jewels of Russia from a group of ruthless criminals. The film, which was directed by Eric Tsang and starred a cast of Hong Kong film industry veterans such as Sylvia Chang, features a healthy dose of martial arts, slapstick comedy, and high-speed car chases, all in the name of entertaining audiences with non-stop action and hilarity.

Beginning with a chase through the streets of Hong Kong, Albert and Tommy soon find themselves in a web of deceit and danger as they attempt to track down the stolen jewels, which have ended up in the hands of a group of villains intent on selling them to the highest bidder.

Along the way, the team must employ their wits and physical prowess to evade the clutches of both the villains and the authorities, who mistakenly believe Albert and Tommy to be the culprits behind the theft.

As the duo races across the globe, traveling from Hong Kong to Turkey and beyond, they face a variety of opponents, including a trio of deadly assassins, a group of hijackers, and a powerful criminal mastermind known only as White Gloves.

Despite their many setbacks and brushes with death, Albert and Tommy persist, driven by a deep sense of duty and a desire to restore order to a world gone mad. Along the way, they also must grapple with personal issues, such as Tommy's continuing troubles with his ex-wife and Albert's growing attraction to a beautiful lawyer, played by Chang.

As the film draws to its climax, Albert and Tommy work to foil the villains' plans and recover the stolen jewels, leading to an epic showdown atop a massive construction site that will test their strength, cunning, and loyalty.

With its fast-paced action, tongue-in-cheek humor, and star-studded cast, Aces Go Places is a classic example of Hong Kong cinema at its finest. Offering something for every fan of the genre, the film remains a beloved classic to this day, with its legacy continuing to inspire new generations of filmmakers and viewers alike.

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Description
  • Release Date
    1983
  • Runtime
    1 hr 20 min
  • Language
    Cantonese
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (1,299)
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