Police Story (1985), directed by and starring Jackie Chan, is a landmark Hong Kong action film that redefined the genre with its daring stunts and intense fight choreography. Chan plays Chan Ka-Kui, a courageous and honest police inspector assigned to take down a powerful drug lord named Chu Tao (Chor Yuen).
After a dramatic opening involving a high-speed chase through a shanty town, Ka-Kui captures Chu Tao. However, when the prosecution's key witness, Selina Fong (Brigitte Lin), becomes the target of intimidation, Ka-Kui is assigned to protect her. Things spiral out of control when Ka-Kui is framed for murder, forcing him to go rogue to prove his innocence and bring Chu Tao to justice.
The film climaxes in an iconic mall sequence, where Jackie Chan performs jaw-dropping stunts, including sliding down a pole lit with electric lights. Known for its blend of physical comedy and extreme action, Police Story launched Jackie Chan to global fame and influenced generations of action filmmakers.
Police Story was both a critical and commercial success, and it remains one of Chan’s most beloved and influential works.
