Title: Police Story
Year: 1985
Country: Hong Kong
Genre: Action
Language: Mandarin
Subtitles: None
Running Time: 01:39:23
Director: Jackie Chan
Cast: Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Charlie Cho, Yuen Chor, Danny Chow
Overview:
This film marks a significant milestone in Jackie Chan's career as he transitions from being a folk comedy kung fu kid to a modern police hero. At the time, Jackie Chan was at the peak of his physical abilities and cinematic creativity, which is evident in both his direction and performance that exude youthful energy and confidence. The climactic scene features a long take showing Jackie Chan descending from multi-story high ceiling lights in a shopping mall, crashing through the glass roof below, and finally landing on the ground, setting a precedent for his daring performances of dangerous stunts that would become a hallmark of his films. In terms of plot, this movie also boasts a more structured and dramatic story. It follows the efforts of serious crime unit detective Chan Ka Kiu to capture the big drug lord Chu Tao. However, during the court trial, Chu Tao is released due to insufficient evidence. Later, Chu Tao kills another police officer and frames Chan, forcing him to seek justice on his own. Both Brigitte Lin and Maggie Cheung deliver commendable performances in their respective roles, though their characters are akin to the Bond girls in the James Bond series.