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| Year | Title (Alternative Title) | Why It's Essential | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Police Story | The gold standard of action cinema, featuring a jaw-dropping shopping mall finale that redefined stunt work. | | 1994 | Drunken Master II (The Legend of Drunken Master) | Often hailed as the greatest martial arts film ever made, showcasing Jackie at his physical peak, "literally dancing on hot coals to beat the bad guy". | | 1992 | Supercop (Police Story 3) | Jackie teams with a legendary Michelle Yeoh in a non-stop thrill ride packed with breathtaking stunts, including a helicopter rope ladder sequence above Kuala Lumpur. | | 1983 | Project A | A perfect blend of comedy and action, paying homage to silent film star Buster Keaton with its famous 60-foot clock tower fall performed without safety wires. | | 1978 | Drunken Master | The film that defined Jackie's signature blend of slapstick humor and martial arts, revitalizing the genre. | | 1984 | Wheels on Meals | A delightful collaboration with the "Three Brothers" (Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao), featuring one of the greatest on-screen fights of all time. | | 1995 | Rumble in the Bronx | The movie that launched Jackie into mainstream American stardom, featuring his inventive combat with everyday objects against street gangs. | | 1998 | Rush Hour | The East-meets-West buddy cop movie that became a global phenomenon, thanks to the incredible chemistry between Chan and co-star Chris Tucker. | | 1998 | Who Am I? | Legendary for its final stunt: sliding down the 21-story, steeply angled glass facade of the Willemswerf building in Rotterdam. | | 1991 | Operation Condor (Armour of God 2) | Jackie's epic take on a James Bond-style globe-trotting adventure, highlighted by a climactic battle in a massive wind tunnel. | | 1978 | Snake in the Eagle's Shadow | Jackie's first major breakthrough, a classic kung fu comedy showcasing his comedic timing and impressive fight choreography. | | 1988 | Dragons Forever | A beloved team-up with fellow martial arts stars Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao, beloved by fans and critics alike. | | 2017 | The Foreigner | A darker, more serious Jackie Chan, playing a quiet, vengeful father in a thriller that showcases his dramatic depth. | | Year | Title (Alternative Title) | Why