Crime Story
1993
⏱️ 107 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 CN
ActionCrimeThrillerDrama
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.
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User Reviews
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.
May 20, 2023
Crew
Director
Kirk Wong Chi-Keung
Writer
Chan Man-Keung, Cheung Chi-Sing, Joyee Cheung Lai-Ling
Producer
Chua Lam, Leonard Ho
Production
Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Golden Harvest Productions
Keywords
kidnappinghostagebased on true storyseriousdramatic