Crime Story (1993)
A special agent is assigned to protect a wealthy business magnate. However, when the businessman is kidnapped in a daring ambush, he teams up with a seasoned detective to crack the case. But soon he discovers the case isn't that simple.
- Kirk Wong Chi-Keung
- Go Yik-Chun
- Wan Fat
- Chiu Lo-Kong
- Matthew Tang
- Ken Chan Hei-Ban
- Lau Kwok-Ho
- Fong Kam-Lik
- Wong Koon-Wah
- Leung Kam-Fat
- Mak Bing-Wah
- Pony Mok Fung-Yee
- Chun Tin-Nam
- Chan Man-Keung
- Joyee Cheung Lai-Ling
- Cheung Chi-Sing
- Teddy Chan
Rating: 6.7/10 by 172 users
Alternative Title:
New Police Story - JP
Jung on zo - HK
Chung ngon cho - HK
Zhong an zu - HK
Jung On Jo - HK
Police Dragon - ID
Country:
Hong Kong
Language:
广州话 / 廣州話
普通话
Runtime: 01 hour 47 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $194,720
Plot Keyword: kidnapping, hostage, based on true story, serious, dramatic
First time I've seen Jackie Chan in a non-Western film. Conclusion? Need to watch more of those! 'Crime Story' is an entertaining 107 or so minutes, as I had a feeling it would be in truth - Chan is usually a fun watch, after all. Admittedly, this 1993 release is more drama than comedy, which is obviously fitting given it's based upon a real life incident. The fight/stunt scenes are naturally the film's major selling point, but I also enjoyed those onscreen and the score - which comes strong at the end and across the subsequent credits. Chan is good value throughout, though I also rate Kent Cheng's performance in this too - he suited his character well. Lastly, a little tid-bit about this flick that I found interesting: Some of the climax was shot at the (then deserted, obvs) Kowloon Walled City, prior to its demolition.
