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Jackie Chan's Action Legend
Stunts, comedy, and the global symbol of Hong Kong action cinema
A journey through Jackie Chan's cinematic legacy, from kung fu comedy and Hong Kong action classics to his international career.
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Curator's Note
Jackie Chan built a legendary cinematic monument with his own broken bones. Instead of replicating Bruce Lee's invincible mystique, Chan invented the relatable, bruised, yet indomitable action-comedy hero.
Performing death-defying stunts without CGI—from clock tower drops to hanging off helicopters—Chan earned an Academy Honorary Award and global adoration. His filmography stands as a testament to pure physical commitment and filmmaking passion.
The Rise of Kung Fu Comedy
功夫喜剧的崛起 · CHAPTER 01 (4 Movies)
An early breakthrough combining martial arts with comedy and establishing Chan's unique style.
Everyone abuses and humiliates a downtrodden orphan until he befriends an old man, who turns out to be the last master of the snake fist fighting style. Jackie becomes the old man's student and finds himself in battle with the master of the eagle's claw style, who has vowed to destroy the snake fist clan.
The film that established Jackie Chan as a global martial arts star.
Jackie Chan’s debut film as director, writer and lead actor. Carrying forward the kung fu comedy style, it features the innovative "Four Moods Fist", marking a milestone where Jackie Chan gained full creative control.
A key early film showing the development of Chan's action-comedy formula.
The Golden Age of Hong Kong Action
香港动作黄金时代 · CHAPTER 02 (8 Movies)
A landmark action comedy famous for its innovative stunt work.
In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.
A classic collaboration between Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao.
One of Chan's defining films, establishing his police-action identity.
An adventure-action film highlighting Chan's international stunt style.
A continuation of Chan's signature historical action comedy.
A larger continuation of Chan's iconic police-action series.
A legendary collaboration among Hong Kong action cinema icons.
A hot-shot lawyer is hired by a Hong Kong chemical plant to dispose of opposition to their polluting ways. But when he falls for a beautiful woman out to stop the plant, he is torn in a conflict of interest and asks his trusty friends Samo and Biao to help out at least until they discover the true purpose of the plant.
A more dramatic Chan film blending storytelling with spectacular action.
A country boy becomes the head of a gang through the purchase of some lucky roses from an old lady. He and a singer at the gang's nightclub try to do a good deed for the old lady when her daughter comes to visit.
The Peak of Action Innovation
动作传奇的巅峰时期 · CHAPTER 03 (8 Movies)
A major action sequel that expanded Chan's global reputation.
A Hong Kong detective teams up with his female Red Chinese counterpart to stop a Chinese drug czar.
A classic Hong Kong action comedy from Chan's peak era.
A comic-book style action comedy adaptation.
A more serious crime action drama showing another side of Chan.
Widely regarded as one of Chan's greatest martial arts showcases.
The film that brought Chan major international breakthrough.
A high-octane action film centered on racing and stunts.
In order to release his kidnapped sister, sports car mechanic, Chan Foh To, has to defeat a super-criminal street racer.
An internationally oriented entry in the Police Story franchise.
Hong Kong cop Chan Ka-Kui returns, working with Interpol to track down and arrest an illegal weapons dealer. Chan later realizes that things are not as simple as they appear and soon finds himself to be a pawn of an organization posing as Russian intelligence.
The International Action Era
国际动作巨星时代 · CHAPTER 04 (6 Movies)
A late-90s action adventure combining mystery, comedy and stunts.
A group of covert CIA operatives trailing a potential new energy source are double-crossed by corrupt agent Morgan, who causes a helicopter crash in remote South Africa. The sole survivor, suffering severe amnesia, is nursed to recovery by a kindly native tribe who call him "Whoami" after the question he keeps asking. With the help of a mysterious
A Hollywood breakthrough combining Chan's action and comedy style.
A western comedy adventure infused with Chan's signature style.
A successful continuation of Chan's Hollywood action-comedy formula.
A darker modern take on Chan's iconic police-action tradition.
A landmark collaboration between Jackie Chan and Jet Li.