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Police Story

1985 · 99 min · Director: Jackie Chan

Police Story (1985) is an action film, directed by Jackie Chan. It stars Jackie Chan and Brigitte Lin. The 99-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Police Story Is About

Jackie Chan's 1985 film follows a Hong Kong policeman assigned to protect a witness. He ends up being the accused. He has to clear his name. The film puts fighting and stunt work at its centre; the narrative is kept simple and builds towards the finale in a shopping centre. The director also leads and performed the stunts himself. Serious injuries occurred during production. It is the first film in the series. Who it's for: those who like fight and action films. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a realistic police story; the film is entirely spectacle.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Police Story about?

Jackie Chan's 1985 film follows a Hong Kong policeman assigned to protect a witness. He ends up being the accused.

Where can I watch Police Story?

Police Story is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Police Story?

Police Story runs for 99 minutes (1h 39m).

When did Police Story come out?

Police Story was released in 1985.

Who directed Police Story?

Police Story was directed by Jackie Chan.

Who stars in Police Story?

Police Story stars Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung Biu.

What is Police Story's rating?

Police Story holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.

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