Operation Condor (1991) – Filming Locations
Action / Adventure / Crime / Thriller · Directed by Jackie Chan · Starring Jackie Chan, Carol Cheng
Hired by a Spanish baron, Hong Kong treasure hunter Jackie, a.k.a. "Asian Hawk" and his entourage seek WWII Nazi gold buried in the Sahara Desert.
Where was Operation Condor filmed?
- Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona – Jackie Chan's character pursues and fights through the iconic unfinished basilica and nearby Barcelona streets. The distinctive architecture of Gaudí's masterpiece provides a memorable action backdrop in the film's European sequence
- Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona – Chase and combat sequences through Gaudí's famous park with its distinctive mosaic tilework. The colorful terraced park with panoramic city views serves as a visually striking location for action sequences
- Barcelona, Spain, Barcelona – Interior and exterior scenes involving the film's plot developments at this Modernist building. Another Gaudí landmark featuring its distinctive wavy facade and innovative architecture as a filming location
- Almería, Spain, Almería – Outdoor action sequences and desert chase scenes in the film's North African setting. The arid Almería landscape doubles as the Sahara Desert and provides authentic locations for the film's treasure-hunting adventure
- Hong Kong, China, Hong Kong – Opening and closing scenes set in Hong Kong with street-level action and character introductions. Hong Kong's urban landscape frames the film's opening as Jackie Chan's character begins his adventure