Crime Story |  | Director: Kirk Wong
Actors: Jackie Chan, Ken Lo, Kent Cheng, Law Kar-ying
Studio: Dragon Dynasty
Category: DVD
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Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 43851
Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: Cantonese (Original Language), English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 107 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 80389
UPC: 796019803892
EAN: 0796019803892
ASIN: B000Q7ZKWK
Theatrical Release Date: 1993
Release Date: August 7, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
(Martial Arts/Action) Based on a true story Jackie Chan plays a special agent assigned to protect a wealthy business magnate. Things get complicated when the tycoon is kidnapped in a daring ambush. System Requirements:Run Time: 103 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/MARTIAL ARTS Rating: R UPC: 796019803892 Manufacturer No: 80389
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Jackie Chan's most dramatic work casts him as a no-nonsense undercover cop on the trail of a ruthless gang of kidnappers who discovers that a respected figure in his own department may be involved with the criminals. In this film based on a true story, director Kirk Wong brings a gritty sense of realism to the action-filled police thriller while allowing plenty of opportunities for Jackie to show his stuff, notably in the bravura climax, a solo battle with the gang that culminates in a raging fire that devours a creaky apartment complex around them. Wong's sleek, hard-edged style meshes well with Jackie's acrobatic vigor, and Chan proves to be an adept and effective dramatic performer. However, fans expecting his trademark physical gags and comic interludes may be disappointed. This is a startlingly different side of the versatile Mr. Chan, and his performance helps make this grim "policier" one of the best serious Hong Kong action thrillers to date. --Sean Axmaker
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 LeVic's February 13, 2009
Victor M. Urquidez (San Diego, CA USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I received the movie very fast. Like 4 or 5 days after I order it. That makes me happy.
Jackie Chan - no jokes January 18, 2009
Trevor Willsmer (London, England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Crime Story tends to be overshadowed by the Police Story films, but it's a very different animal: while it may share a few familiar faces, it's a straight-up thriller without the need for much comic relief and with a strong dramatic turn from Chan. Focussing on a kidnapping carried out by corrupt cops who figure they can keep the investigation off track, it's not short on action, but like the similarly comparatively lesser know Thunderbolt this time the violence is played rather more for real - when the punches land, they hurt. It's a shame Chan never followed it up with more dramatic roles, but it certainly stands up as one of his most memorable pictures.
 Rare Jackie chan drama December 28, 2008
Tracy J. Rivadeneyra (Columbus Ohio)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Filmed in 1993, this film is based on a true story. It is not a comedy, as you'd expect from Chan, instead it is a very serious story relying more on acting than action. I am a huge fan of Jackie's, but this movie is one of my least favorite. Jackie does not even crack a smile in this movie. It is worth having if you are a huge fan, but I guarantee it won't be one you watch again and again.
Wow! A movie JC fans can NOT miss!! October 25, 2008
J. Q. Rogers (NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is quite possibly one of Jackie's best films. It lacks the slapstick humor so many American audiences are accustomed to, but you actually get to see Jackie ACT! This is the way he should have been been introduced to America. A great film to see and share.
A very serious movie June 24, 2008
D. Aletkine
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's Jackie's most rare movie, it is very graphic, realistic feel to it about a hard life of honest cops. This is not a martial arts flick, although it has that, it is much more, a real detraction from Jacky Chan's usual funny style. It's not a comedy. It is a suspense detective. Enjoy one of Jacky's rarest, but wonderfully made movies.
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