“It's the joy of watching Chan, a Buster Keaton of kickboxing, hurling himself into every stunt with total commitment, astounding athleticism and oddly unflappable, shaggy-haired grace.” - Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times
“The likable and graceful Chan directs, sings and performs jaw-dropping stunts. Few of his American or Austrian rivals attempt a fraction of that.” - Derek Adams, Time Out
Tuesday, July 18 & Wednesday, July 19 | Jackie Chan’s on-screen charisma and extraordinary physical energy (the Los Angeles Times called him the “Buster Keaton of kickboxing”) is front and center in this mega-hit that made him a worldwide star of kung fu spectacle. Chan plays Hong Kong police inspector Ka-Kui, who goes rogue to bring down a drug kingpin and protect a star witness (Chinese cinema legend Brigitte Lin) from retribution. Including an iconic and epic shopping-mall fight scene (where escalators and shopping carts become weapons), POLICE STORY set a new standard for the Hong Kong action film.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Best Picture, Best Director (Jackie Chan), Best Actor (Jackie Chan), Best Choreography, Hong Kong Film Awards
Nominee - Best Actress (Brigitte Lin), Hong Kong Film Awards
Hong Kong Summer: Featuring Film Center favorites, alongside other celebrated Hong Kong cinema classics, starring some of the region’s biggest stars. Join us for an explosive, action-packed summer at the Film Center with five energetic and dynamic weeks where the cinema explodes anew! View full series here.