Police Story (film Series)
The Police Story film series (Chinese: 警察故事系列) comprises five Hong Kong crime-action films, directed by Jackie Chan, Stanley Tong and Benny Chan, produced by Raymond Chow, Leonard Ho, Jackie Chan, Barbie Tung, Willie Chan and Solon So. The first film Police Story was released on 14 December 1985. After the film's success, five sequels were made.
Chan began work on the film after a disappointing experience working with another director on The Protector, which was intended to be his entry into the American film market. The Police Story film series is considered by fans to be one of Chan's best films. It was a massive hit in Asia. According to his book, Chan considers the film his best, in terms of action.
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