Crime Story

Crime Story

30/8/1996 1h 47m 6.8/10

Overview

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.

Director

Kirk Wong Chi-Keung

Top Billed Cast

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Inspector Eddie Chan

Kent Cheng Jak-Si

Kent Cheng Jak-Si

Detective Hung Ting-Bong

Law Kar-Ying

Law Kar-Ying

Wong Yat-Fei

Christine Ng Wing-Mei

Christine Ng Wing-Mei

Gaga

Susanna Au-Yeung Pui-San

Susanna Au-Yeung Pui-San

Sum Yue, Fei's Wife

Poon Ling-Ling

Joyce

Reviews

r96sk

5/20/2023

8/10

First time I've seen Jackie Chan in a non-Western film. Conclusion? Need to watch more of those! <em>'Crime Story'</em> 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.

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