Police Story (4K Restored Version) 

It is not an understatement to say that Police Story marks a turning point in the illustrious career of action superstar Jackie Chan. After gaining instant recognition for starring in Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978), Chan went on to make a series of kung fu movies similarly set in the Early Republican period. But when he decided to play a modern-day Hong Kong cop in Police Story, the transition proved to be a game-changing move. Also directed and written by Chan, Police Story not only generated huge box office earnings across Asia, but also shot Chan to international stardom. Centring on the police officer played by Chan who puts his life on the line in order to bust a drugs ring, Police Story provides a perfect stage for Chan to showcase his dazzling martial arts skills. From adrenaline-fuelled car chases through heavy traffic to daredevil stunts like jumping from tall buildings, every action scene is meticulously choreographed to provide the audience with the most awe-inspiring entertainment. And in keeping with Chan’s early kung fu movies, Police Story goes out of its way as well to offer the audience well-timed comic relief in the midst of all the breathtaking excitement. Hailed by audiences and critics alike, this award-winning action comedy made an impact on Thai action films too. Tony Jaa’s famous foot chase scene through the narrow streets of Bangkok in Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003) certainly reminds one of Chan’s trademark acrobatic agility.

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