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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786305907077
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6305907072
Label: Dimension Home Video
Manufacturer: Dimension Home Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Dimension Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 18, 2000
Running Time: 104 minutes
Sales Rank: 108339
Studio: Dimension Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1993
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential video:
Jackie Chan's most dramatic work casts him as a no-nonsense undercover cop on the trail of a ruthless gang of kidnappers who discovers that a respected figure in his own department may be involved with the criminals. In this film based on a true story, director Kirk Wong brings a gritty sense of realism to the action-filled police thriller while allowing plenty of opportunities for Jackie to show his stuff, notably in the bravura climax, a solo battle with the gang that culminates in a raging fire that devours a creaky apartment complex around them. Wong's sleek, hard-edged style meshes well with Jackie's acrobatic vigor, and Chan proves to be an adept and effective dramatic performer. However, fans expecting his trademark physical gags and comic interludes may be disappointed. This is a startlingly different side of the versatile Mr. Chan, and his performance helps make this grim 'policier' one of the best serious Hong Kong action thrillers to date. --Sean Axmaker
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Rare Jackie chan drama
Filmed in 1993, this film is based on a true story. It is not a comedy, as you'd expect from Chan, instead it is a very serious story relying more on acting than action. I am a huge fan of Jackie's, but this movie is one of my least favorite. Jackie does not even crack a smile in this movie. It is worth having if you are a huge fan, but I guarantee it won't be one you watch again and again.
Rating:  - Wow! A movie JC fans can NOT miss!!
This is quite possibly one of Jackie's best films. It lacks the slapstick humor so many American audiences are accustomed to, but you actually get to see Jackie ACT! This is the way he should have been been introduced to America. A great film to see and share.
Rating: - A very serious movie
It's Jackie's most rare movie, it is very graphic, realistic feel to it about a hard life of honest cops. This is not a martial arts flick, although it has that, it is much more, a real detraction from Jacky Chan's usual funny style. It's not a comedy. It is a suspense detective. Enjoy one of Jacky's rarest, but wonderfully made movies.
Rating: - very nicely done
An excellent well put together package. The special collector's edition of Jackie Chan's classic 1993 Crime Story. With added special features including Deleted Scenes (3), Feature Commentary with Director Kirk Wong and Hong Kong Cinema Expert Bey Logan, A Journey to the Underworld: An Exclusive Interview with Director Kirk Wong, From The Page to the Silver Screen: An Interview with Writer Teddy Chen and Trailer Gallery.
If you already have the first edition of this great movie. I ... Read More
Rating:  - Straightforward crime thriller wastes Jackies abilites
Supposedly based on true events, Crime Story puts Jackie Chan in his usual hero cop role against a group of criminals and their kidnapping scheme. Unlike his Police Story movies, this film plays it straight with an emphasis on realism and drama over martial arts and stunts. Missing here are any of Jackies usual over the top antics and absolutely none of his humor or charm. It's interesting to see Jackie play this stiff of a role and he does a fine job but I'm not sure why you would ever cast him ... Read More
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