Crime Story

Inspector Eddie Chan is tasked with guarding a powerful business magnate, a job that puts him in the crosshairs of hungry criminals. When an audacious ambush frees the guard and ends with the magnate’s kidnapping, Chan teams up with a veteran detective to track the culprit. What starts as a routine protection assignment quickly spirals into a layered investigation, forcing the pair to question loyalties, motives, and the shadowy forces behind the crime. With danger closing in, the case grows more complex than either man anticipated, demanding nimble wits, tough choices, and a willingness to bend the rules to get to the truth.

Directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung, Crime Story features Jackie Chan as Inspector Eddie Chan and Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Detective Hung Ting-Bong. The project comes from creators Chan Man-Keung, Joyee Cheung Lai-Ling and Teddy Chan Tak-Sum, released in 1993.

The film balances action with a police procedural vibe, highlighting the tension between duty and personal risk. Critics note its brisk pace, practical stunt work, and the chemistry between Chan and the supporting cast as it probes trust under pressure.

Set among the mid 90s Hong Kong crime thrillers, Crime Story sits alongside other police action films that mix hard edged action with sharp investigative moments. It showcases Jackie Chan's ability to anchor an ensemble while delivering grounded, tangible danger through practical choreography, leaving a clear mark on the genre.