Jackie Chan Movie Police Story 1 [top]

Available on Criterion Collection (restored 4K), Amazon Prime (select regions), and various Blu-ray editions.

But the real hell was the finale. The climax involves Jackie tackling a villain through a glass panel. That’s not sugar glass. Due to budget constraints, they used real glass. When Jackie slid down the pole and crashed through the panels, the shards embedded deeply into his flesh. He finished the take, walked to the director's monitor, and promptly collapsed from blood loss. The shot you see in the film is that take. jackie chan movie police story 1

This is the "Holy Grail" of action sequences. The final fight takes place in a multi-story shopping mall. Jackie and the villains fight their way down several floors, utilizing furniture, escalators, and walls. That’s not sugar glass

The film is famous for using (sugar glass) so frequently that the crew nicknamed it "Glass Story". Police Story (1985) - Plot - IMDb He finished the take, walked to the director's

The cast of "Police Story 1" delivers solid performances across the board. Jackie Chan, in his late 30s at the time of filming, brings a youthful energy and charisma to the role of Chan Wah. Maggie Cheung, a talented actress in her own right, shines as Elaine, bringing a sense of vulnerability and strength to her character. Lung Ti, as the villainous Tung, provides a formidable opponent for Chan, and their chemistry on screen is undeniable.

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