Crime Story (1993)
1h 47m | PG-13
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
Studio: Paragon Films
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Video: 720p
Cast
Jackie Chan
as Inspector Eddie Chan
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
as Detective Hung Ting-Bong
Law Kar-Ying
as Wong Yat-Fei
Susanna Au-Yeung Pui-San
as Sum Yue, Fei's Wife
Christine Ng Wing-Mei
as Gaga
Poon Ling-Ling
as Joyce
Reviews
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.