ka-kui is a great protagonist, he's strong and knows what to do when he gets himself in a corner but he can also be incompetent, foolish and act like a baffoon but what matters is that he has heart.
i do think the film in retrospect struggles with its other characters, i do like some of them and the light commentary on corruption inside the police itself and the law. salina is a fine character, really she's more of a device for the plot, to be protected but i think brigitte lin gives her a smart and charismatic personality.
the action is top notch and an evolution of what jackie did in the drunken master.
Police Story
You may know the name, but the game has changed.
Rating
4.5 (1)
Release Date
12/14/1985Runtime
99 minsOverview
Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
cnBudget
$500,000Revenue
$18,724,000Homepage
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How It Feels
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A relentless martial arts action film that balances explosive set-pieces with comedic charm, following a cop's gritty fight against organized crime while protecting a witness. Jackie Chan's physical comedy and death-defying stunts make every chase and confrontation feel fresh and inventive.
Mood
ExhilaratingPlayfulDefiant
Themes
JusticeRedemptionPower
Tone
Comedic
Pacing
Propulsive
Look
HandheldNaturalistic
Structure
Linear
Jackie Chan
Sergeant 'Kevin' Chan Ka-Kui
Brigitte Lin
Salina Fong
Maggie Cheung
May
Bill Tung Biu
Inspector "Uncle" Bill Chou
Chor Yuen
Chu To
Charlie Cho Cha-Lee
John Ko
Lam Kwok-Hung
Superintendent Raymond Li
Kam Hing-Yin
Inspector Man
Mars
Kim
Kent Tong
Tak
David Lau Chi-Wing
Counsellor Cheung
Wan Fat
Jacknife / Mad Wing
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Police Story Collection
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