Following the film, Chicago-based stuntman Christian Litke (THE BATMAN, MAN OF STEEL) will kick, block, punch, and talk us through the science behind the stunts.
“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
Jackie Chan’s on-screen charisma and extraordinary physical energy 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. Including an iconic shopping-mall fight scene, POLICE STORY set a new standard for the Hong Kong action film. Jackie Chan has been lauded for executing some of the wildest physical action ever seen on screen. Following the film, Chicago-based stuntman Christian Litke (THE BATMAN, MAN OF STEEL) will kick, block, punch, and talk us through the science behind the stunts.
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
Science on Screen® In the Film Center’s fourth year of Science on Screen® programming, we decided we needed a little faith, some rest, to see the world through a new view, and to learn how to fight back—in that order. Join us as our guest experts explore everything from God to Jackie Chan, how to have fun with the science of 3-D, drive home the power of sleep, and teach you how to block a punch. Science on Screen® is an initiative of the COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, with major support from the ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu