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Movie Info

Release Date: December 14, 1985
Runtime: 100 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (17)
Genres:
Crime Action Comedy
Budget: $500,000
Revenue: $18,724,000
Original Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
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Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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93%
Tomatometer
78
78/100
Metacritic
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7.5/10
TMDB
1,021 votes
7.5/10
IMDb
47,212 votes
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Police Story

1985

"Justice is messy, but he's ready to clean up."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El protector 2 (Historia policial)? 🇩🇪 DE: Jackie Chan - Police Story? 🇵🇹 PT: Arrebentando Hong Kong? 🇮🇳 HI: Pulis Kee Kahaanee? 🇯🇵 JA: ポリス・ストーリー / 香港国際警察? All international titles (17) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $500,000
Revenue: $18,724,000
Profit $18,224,000
ROI +3644.8% (37.4x)

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The Police Story film series (Chinese: 警察故事系列) comprises six Hong Kong crime-action films, directed by Jackie Chan, Stanley Tong and Benny Chan, produced by Raymond Chow, Leonard Ho, Jackie Chan, Barbie Tung, Willie Chan and Solon So. The first film Police Story was released on 14 December 1985. After the film's success, five sequels were made. Chan began work on the film after a disappointing experience working with another director on The Protector, which was intended to be his entry into the American film market. The first Police Story film is considered by fans to be one of Chan's best films. It was a massive hit in Asia. According to his book, Chan considers the film his best, in terms of action.

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Police Story

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  • Jackie Chan performed most of his own stunts in Police Story, including the notorious shopping mall scene where he slides down a pole covered in lights, resulting in multiple injuries during filming.

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  • The film features a scene where Chan's character uses a toy car to distract criminals; this is a playful nod to the comedic elements that Chan often incorporates into his action sequences.

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  • Maggie Cheung was initially hesitant to take on the role of Selina, but after reading the script, she felt it offered a unique portrayal of a female character in a predominantly male action genre.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen wearing a watch that appears to change positions between shots, indicating a continuity error in the filming process.

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  • Police Story is considered a spiritual predecessor to several of Jackie Chan's later films, including the Rush Hour series, which also blends action and comedy elements, showcasing Chan's unique style.

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  • The film's climactic chase sequence was filmed in a real slum area in Hong Kong, which added authenticity but also posed significant safety challenges for the crew.

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  • The soundtrack of Police Story features a mix of traditional Chinese music and contemporary sounds, reflecting the cultural fusion present in Hong Kong during the 1980s.

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