Ace of Aces
L'As des as
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.
Top Cast
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Jean-Paul Belmondo
Jo Cavalier
Marie-France Pisier
Gaby Delcourt
Rachid Ferrache
Simon Rosenblum
Frank Hoffmann
Gunther von Beckman
Günter Meisner
Adolf Hitler / Angela Hitler
Benno Sterzenbach
Major Aschbach, Gestapo officer
Yves Pignot
Lucien
Florent Pagny
Boxer
Sonja Tuchmann
Sarah Rosenblum
Stéphane Ferrara
Micholo, boxer
Jean-Roger Milo
Emile
Maurice Auzel
Boxing trainer
Michael Gahr
Brückner, Hitler's adjutant
Martin Umbach
Lazare Rosenblum
Claus Fuchs
Dieter
Christoph Lindert
Mr. Hammel
Hans Wyprächtiger
Oberleutnant 'Grandpa' Rosenblum
Peter Bonke
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gérard Oury
- Screenplay & Story
- Gérard Oury, Danièle Thompson
- Original Score
- Vladimir Cosma
- Original Title
- L'As des as
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, Rialto Films, Gaumont International, Cerito Films, Gaumont
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gérard Oury
Gérard Oury, Danièle Thompson
Vladimir Cosma
Xaver Schwarzenberger
Albert Jurgenson
Thomas Schühly, Alain Poiré, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Horst Wendlandt
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf Zehetbauer
Production Design
Jacques Fonteray
Costume Design
Xaver Schwarzenberger
Director of Photography
Gérard Oury
Director
Vladimir Cosma
Original Music Composer
Albert Jurgenson
Editor
Gérard Oury
Writer
Danièle Thompson
Writer
Alain Poiré
Producer
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Producer
Horst Wendlandt
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ace of Aces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Ace of Aces?
Ace of Aces was directed by Gérard Oury.
Who stars in Ace of Aces?
The principal cast of Ace of Aces includes Jean-Paul Belmondo, Marie-France Pisier, Rachid Ferrache, Frank Hoffmann, Günter Meisner.
When was Ace of Aces released and how long is it?
Ace of Aces was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Ace of Aces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ace of Aces was composed by Vladimir Cosma.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ace of Aces?
Ace of Aces holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP.