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Spoiler-free premise
A virtuous Hong Kong police officer must clear his name after he is framed for murder.
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Hong Kong officer Chan Ka-kui helps arrest drug lord Chu Tao, then becomes responsible for protecting Chu's secretary and key witness. When the case turns against him, Chan must clear his name while confronting the organization pursuing them.
Why it belongs
Jackie Chan's body, legible geography, and escalating practical destruction infuse every set piece with comedy, danger, and astonishing proof of impact.
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Chan stages action around real locations and breakable environments, employing wide framing, bodily risk, comic panic, and the performers' visible physical effort to clarify every stunt before the spectacular shopping-mall finale.
Major award wins
No verified wins in this six-institution crosswalk.
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Good for
Film Club
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Institutional reference ranks
Sight & Sound—IMDb Top 250—AFI 100—
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