Jackie Chan’s Action-Packed Adventures

Description: This film blends historical drama with action, featuring Jackie as a naval officer in 19th century China. It's famous for its elaborate stunts, including a clock tower jump and a rooftop chase.

Fact: Jackie broke his nose during the clock tower stunt, which was left in the film for authenticity.

Description: Jackie's first major hit in the U.S., this film showcases his ability to blend comedy with high-octane action. Set in New York, it features some of his most memorable stunts, including a hovercraft chase and a fight scene on a bus.

Fact: The film was originally set in Hong Kong but was moved to New York to appeal to a broader audience.

Description: Set in Melbourne, Australia, this film features Jackie as a TV chef who gets mistaken for a criminal. It's filled with high-energy action scenes and some of his signature humor.

Fact: The film was one of the first to be shot in Australia, showcasing Jackie's international appeal.

Description: This buddy cop film paired Jackie with Chris Tucker, creating a dynamic duo that brought action and comedy to a whole new level. The film's success led to two sequels.

Fact: Jackie performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he jumps from a helicopter onto a yacht.

Description: A more dramatic role for Jackie, this film showcases his ability to blend action with emotional depth. He plays a father seeking justice for his daughter's death, delivering both intense action and poignant drama.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "The Chinaman" by Stephen Leather and marked one of Jackie's more serious roles in recent years.

Description: This film is where Jackie Chan truly cemented his status as an action star. Playing a dedicated cop, Jackie performs some of the most dangerous stunts ever captured on film, including sliding down a pole with live electrical wires and jumping off a moving van onto a double-decker bus.

Fact: The film was so physically demanding that Jackie Chan nearly died during the stunt where he slides down the pole.

Description: A treasure hunt adventure, this film is notorious for the stunt where Jackie nearly died after falling from a tree while trying to catch a rope. It's a testament to his commitment to performing his own stunts.

Fact: The sequel, "Armor of God II: Operation Condor," was released in 1991 and also features some of Jackie's most daring stunts.

Description: Known for its innovative "drunken boxing" style, this film is a showcase of Jackie's comedic and martial arts prowess. The final fight scene, where he battles against a formidable opponent, is considered one of the best in his career.

Fact: The film was released in the U.S. as "The Legend of Drunken Master" and was a major hit, introducing many Western audiences to Jackie Chan's unique style.

Description: Jackie plays an amnesiac who must piece together his identity while fighting off enemies. The film is famous for its rooftop stunts in Rotterdam, including a jump between two skyscrapers.

Fact: The rooftop jump was performed without any safety harness, showcasing Jackie's fearless approach to stunt work.

Description: This film is a blend of fantasy, comedy, and action, with Jackie playing a character who must defeat an evil sorcerer. The action sequences are both visually stunning and physically demanding.

Fact: The film was released in the U.S. as "The Red Dragon" and was one of the first Jackie Chan films to receive a wide release there.