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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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| Release Date | 1993-06-24 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 1h 47m |
| Directors | Kirk Wong Chi-Keung, Joe Chan Kwong-Hung, Andy Lam Kwok-Wah, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Poon Hang Seng, Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai |
| Producers | Chua Lam, Kit Lai, Leonard Ho, Man Keung Chan |
| Writers | Joyee Cheung Lai-Ling, Tin-Nam Chun, Cheung Chi-Sing, Chan Lai-Ling, Man Keung Chan |
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.
— r96sk