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Police Story

Police Story

ActionCrimeComedy3.8

Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster...

December 14, 1985 · Directed by Jackie Chan

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 39m
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Feels like1h 20m
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
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What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
Outlook
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What it's grounded in
Realism
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Cast & crew

Jackie Chan
Sergeant 'Kevin' Chan Ka-Kui
Brigitte Lin
Salina Fong
Maggie Cheung
May
Bill Tung Biu
Inspector "Uncle" Bill Chou
Chor Yuen
Chu Tao
Charlie Cho Cha-Lee
John Ko
Lam Kwok-Hung
Superintendent Raymond Li
Kam Hing-Yin
Inspector Man
Mars
Kim
Kent Tong Chun-Yip
Tak
David Lau Chi-Wing
Counsellor Cheung
Wan Fat
Jacknife / Mad Wing

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