Police Story II

Hong Kong cop fights crime syndicate

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About Police Story II

Released: 1988

Platform: Max

Rating: PG-13

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Cast
Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung

About Police Story II

Police Story II, released in 1988, is a Hong Kong action film written and directed by Jackie Chan. It is the sequel to the hit film "Police Story", continuing the story of "Kevin Chan", played by Jackie Chan. This time, Kevin has been demoted to a patrolman due to his previous handling of the villain "Chu Tao", but he still cannot avoid getting entangled with Chu's criminal gang.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Raymond Chow and Leonard Ho, under the production company Golden Harvest. Jackie Chan himself directed the film, showcasing his trademark blend of action-packed sequences and comedic moments. Cinematography was handled by Yiu-Tsou Cheung, while the editing was by Peter Cheung.

Actors

  • Jackie Chan as Kevin Chan : Chan balances intense action sequences and comedy in his role as the protagonist.
  • Maggie Cheung as May : She plays Kevin's love interest who often gets entangled in his dangerous assignments.
  • Bill Tung as Bill Wong : Tung plays the role of Chan's superior in the police department.
  • Lam Kwok-Hung as Raymond Li : As the antagonist, Lam makes for a formidable opponent to Chan.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • Police Story II was Jackie Chan's first sequel in his movie career.
  • The action scenes were considered some of the best of the decade and were known for their innovative use of props.
  • The film was so successful that it generated four more sequels, making "Police Story" one of the longest-running action series in Hong Kong cinema history.

Awards

The film, unfortunately, did not win any awards but was highly acclaimed by fans and critics alike for Jackie Chan's distinctive blend of action and comedy.

Quotes

  • "You're all garbage!" — Kevin Chan played by Jackie Chan.
  • "I know I'm crazy, so whatever you tell me makes perfect sense." — May played by Maggie Cheung.

Music, Soundtrack

  • "Hero Story" by Jackie Chan - This is a theme song of the movie, performed by Chan himself.
  • "Police Story II Theme" by Jackie Chan - Another track from the movie, showcasing Chan's musical talent.