5 Famous Jackie Chan Movies You Should Not Miss

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5 Famous Jackie Chan Movies You Should Not Miss

1. Rush Hour

Rush Hour is a 1998 action comedy film directed by Brett Ratner and starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker as mismatched cops assigned to investigate a kidnapping. The film was a huge success, grossing $244 million worldwide and becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of 1998. It spawned two sequels, Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3.

2. The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid is a 1984 martial arts drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. In the film, Macchio plays a young karate student who learns the discipline and self-defense skills necessary to defeat a bully. Jackie Chan co-stars as Mr. Han, a kung fu master who teaches Macchio's character the finer points of karate.

3. Police Story

Police Story is a 1985 action film directed by Jackie Chan and starring Chan as a police detective who must investigate a series of crimes and protect a witness. The film is known for its innovative action sequences and has become a classic of Hong Kong cinema. It spawned four sequels, including Police Story 2, Police Story 3: Super Cop, New Police Story and Police Story 4: First Strike.

4. Drunken Master

Drunken Master is a 1978 martial arts comedy directed by Yuen Woo-ping and starring Jackie Chan as a mischievous young man who must learn the Chinese martial art of drunken boxing in order to save his father. The film is widely considered to be one of Chan's best and most influential films, and spawned two sequels, Drunken Master II and Legend of Drunken Master.

5. Armour of God

Armour of God is a 1986 action adventure film directed by Jackie Chan and starring Chan as a treasure hunter who must search for an ancient relic in a remote region of Europe. The film is known for its inventive action sequences and daring stunts, and remains one of Chan's most popular films. It spawned a sequel, Armour of God 2: Operation Condor.