Jackie Chan's First Strike (1996)

55% of critics liked it
(22 reviews)
54% of users liked it
(40,756 ratings)

Ever wondered what a James Bond movie might be like if (a) Bond was from Hong Kong, (b) he was too busy to chase women or drink martinis, and (c) he spent a lot more time kicking people? Well, Jackie Chan gives us an idea of what the results might be as he plays a superspy in this funny and… More Ever wondered what a James Bond movie might be like if (a) Bond was from Hong Kong, (b) he was too busy to chase women or drink martinis, and (c) he spent a lot more time kicking people? Well, Jackie Chan gives us an idea of what the results might be as he plays a superspy in this funny and fast-moving action saga. Jackie (Jackie Chan) is a top cop from Hong Kong whose services are enlisted by the American CIA to follow a woman named Natasha (Grishajeva Nonna) who is travelling to the Ukraine. Natasha is smuggling U.S. currency into the former Soviet Union -- enough of it that a terrorist named Tsui (Jackson Lou) has been able to purchase a nuclear warhead from the Russian Mafia on the black market. Joining forces with Russian intelligence, Jackie and Ukrainian agent Gregor (Yuri Petrov) follow Tsui's trail to Australia, where Annie (Chen Chun Wu), the terrorist's sister, works at an oceanic theme park and uses deadly sea creatures to protect the illegally-obtained warhead. As usual, narrative takes a back seat to Chan's peerless action sequences and stunt work, including a chase of snowboards, a battle with sharks, and a memorable fight in which Chan proves that a ladder can be a splendid strategic weapon. As with many of Chan's films, Police Story 4: First Strike has been released under a multitude of titles in different territories, including Jackie Chan's First Strike, Police Story 4: Piece of Cake, and Police Story 4: Story of the CIA. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By: Stanley Tong
Written By: Stanley Tong, Nick Tramontaine, Greg Mellott, Elliott Tong
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense, Comedy

In Theaters: Feb 10, 1996 Wide
On DVD: Mar 2, 1999
Studio: New Line Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
All the action and laughs that one would expect from a Police Story film--or, for that matter, a Jackie Chan film--are in full view here.
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
The climactic shark-tank fight is a masterpiece of choreography

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Featured Audience Ratings

Lady D

Badly dubbed, but very typically Jackie Chan in every other way, humour, creative fight sequences, watchable, but not one of his best.
danny d

even less substance than your normal action flick, but hey, its jackie chan. the action was excellent and the short running time makes this a very worth while viewing when youre just in the mood to see some kung fu.
Cassandra M

After being a little disappointed with Rumble in the Bronx, First Strike was a great comeback from everyone's favourite martial artist/wannabe comic. As ever, it was the action and the jokes which moved the show along, and it delivered plenty - the huge fight scene in the… More
After being a little disappointed with Rumble in the Bronx, First Strike was a great comeback from everyone's favourite martial artist/wannabe comic. As ever, it was the action and the jokes which moved the show along, and it delivered plenty - the huge fight scene in the aquarium and the ladder fight highlighting Jackie's infinite brilliance (and infinite pain tolerance, in the latter case - see the outtakes). And as for those koala underpants...well, some things you just need to see. A much better installment in the Jackie Chan legacy - not to mention that it was filmed Down Under, which as we all know is the greatest place on Earth :)
Ken S

It's Jackie Chan so it's entertaining. Not his best, but still good for a laugh
xGary X

Jackie Chan does James Bond in a rather sterile stunt fest that lacks the character of his best work. It's still a fun action movie, but he's starting to show his age a little here as the hectic slapstick is starting to take a back seat to overblown set pieces.
Khris N

Jackie goes big time in this one- the big rating cause it was shot in Australia - lolz
Dean M

Fantastic on Jackie Chan who took his death defying stunts to new heights as he wrestled a great shark and skied off a jump into a helicopter.
Joseph E

First Strike, had gotten over four strike outs..so, it's less then a perfect hit, but passable.
Curt C

This is the Jackie Chan one where he beats a group of thugs with only a ladder.
Sean S

Jackie Chan is magic on screen, he is almost always doing something to keep your attention.
Christopher B

Excellent Jackie film, one of my favourites. Lots of comedy and action, and part of his amazing Police Story franchise. A must see for Jackie fans.

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Cast

Jackie Chan
as Jackie
Jackson Lou
as Jackson Tsui
Annie Wu
as Annie Tsui

Bill Tung
as Uncle Bill
Yuri Petrov
as Col. Gregor Yegorov
Terry Woo
as Uncle Seven

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