If you want to watch today, seek out the Criterion Collection 4K restoration . The previous US cuts (like the dubbed Police Force ) were cropped and edited horribly. The Criterion release restores the original Hong Kong aspect ratio and Cantonese soundtrack. Watch the "outtakes" reel during the credits—it shows Jackie breaking bones, Maggie Cheung wincing in real pain, and the crew rushing in with medical tape. It is the most honest credit sequence ever made.
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The action sequences in "Police Story 1" were revolutionary for its time. Chan's unique blend of martial arts and physical comedy, which would become a hallmark of his films, is on full display. One of the most iconic scenes features Chan taking on a group of thugs in a crowded shopping mall, using everything from lamp posts to mannequins to dispatch his opponents. This scene not only showcased Chan's impressive physical abilities but also his creativity and wit. If you want to watch today, seek out
Before Police Story , Jackie Chan had experimented with period-piece kung fu and Hollywood attempts like The Protector . Frustrated with the Western approach to action, he returned to Hong Kong to create a "modern-day" hero. Watch the "outtakes" reel during the credits—it shows