Jackie Chan Movie Police Story 1 -

In 1985, Jackie Chan was at a critical crossroads in his career. After a series of disappointing attempts to break into the Hollywood market—most notably with The Cannonball Run and the gritty, American-style action film The Protector —Chan returned to Hong Kong frustrated but deeply inspired. Disappointed by the rigid, slow-paced Western approach to directing action, he set out to create a film that would show the world exactly what he and the Jackie Chan Stunt Team were capable of.

The film popularized the tradition of showing behind-the-scenes outtakes and failed stunts during the closing credits, emphasizing the real human cost of the action. jackie chan movie police story 1