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| Traditional Chinese | 警察故事續集 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 警察故事续集 | ||||||||||
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| Directed by | Jackie Chan | ||||||||||
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| Produced by | Leonard Ho | ||||||||||
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| Edited by | Peter Cheung | ||||||||||
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Production company | Golden Way Films Ltd. | ||||||||||
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Running time | 105 minutes | ||||||||||
| Country | Hong Kong | ||||||||||
| Languages | Cantonese English | ||||||||||
| Box office | US$11.5 million (est.) | ||||||||||
Police Story 2 (Chinese: 警察故事續集; Jyutping: Ging2 caat3 gu3 si6 zuk6 zaap6 lit. 'Police Story Sequel'), also known as Police Story Part 2, is a 1988 Hong Kong action film starring and directed by Jackie Chan, who also wrote the screenplay with Edward Tang. It is a sequel to the hit 1985 film Police Story, continuing the storyline of Chan's character "Kevin" Chan Ka-kui, and is the second installment of Police Story series. It also marks the last appearance in the series for Lam Kwok-Hung as Chief Inspector Raymond Li, Chor Yuen as Chu Tao, and Charlie Cho as John Ko.
Plot
[edit]Sergeant Chan Ka-kui has been demoted to Constable of highway patrol as the result of his handling of his previous case, which involved the violent arrest of crime lord Chu Tao and heavy property damage. The new duty pleases his girlfriend, May, who is glad that her boyfriend is no longer taking difficult cases and has more time to see her.
However, the happy mood changes when Ka-Kui is greeted by Chu Tao and his bespectacled right-hand man John Ko. It seems Chu Tao is terminally ill with only three months left to live, so he has been released from prison, and while he is still alive he vows to make life difficult for Ka-Kui.
John Ko and some henchmen show up at Ka-Kui's apartment and intimidate him, baiting the policeman to attack. Later, May and her aunt are beaten by John Ko and his men. Ka-Kui can no longer hold back, and he lashes out against John Ko and his men at a restaurant.
Ashamed of his behavior, Ka-Kui resigns from the Royal Hong Kong Police Force. He plans to take a trip to Bali with May, but while he is at a travel agency in a shopping mall, some police officers see him and report that the mall is under a bomb threat.
Unable to resist the urge to get involved in police work, Ka-Kui tells the officers to sound the fire alarm and have the mall cleared, and agrees to take responsibility for the decision. A bomb does indeed explode, and the entire mall is leveled by the blast.
Ka-Kui is praised for his efforts, and he is reinstated and assigned to solve the case of the bombing. Ka-Kui plants a covert listening device in the mall property company's office to try to learn more about the bombers. This leads to a suspect who is a deaf-mute and is a fierce martial artist and explosives expert.
The bombing gang (four men consisting of the leader Tall Pau Hung aka The Polar Bear, Ken, and the two bomb experts, one of them being deaf-mute), also aware that the police are on to them, plan a simultaneous bombing of the property company and the police headquarters. They double their ransom demand to $20 million and kidnap May, luring Ka-Kui into a trap in which he is strapped with an explosive vest and forced to pick up the extortion money from the property company.
After picking up the money, Ka-Kui tells the gang that they are being followed and split up. Ka-kui, still holding the ransom, is able to drive his car into a tunnel so that the bomb he is wearing cannot be activated and he strips it off. He then goes to rescue May, who is being held tied up and gagged in a warehouse full of fireworks.
After defeating other gang members, Ka-Kui again faces the deaf-mute man, who throws large bang snaps at him. Ka-Kui is unable to beat him hand-to-hand, but then gains the upper hand by using his own bang snaps against him, and throwing him off a third story catwalk onto a pile of plastic drums below. Ka-Kui then rescues May and departs the warehouse, just as it explodes in a huge ball of fire.
Cast
[edit]- Jackie Chan as Sergeant "Kevin" Chan Ka-kui a.k.a. Jackie Chan (New Line Cinema & Fortune Star Media dubs)
- Maggie Cheung as May
- Bill Tung as "Uncle" Bill Wong / Inspector Chou
- Lisa Chiao Chiao as Aunt
- Kenny Ho as Cops
- Lam Kwok-Hung as Chief Inspector Raymond Li
- Chor Yuen as Chu Tu a.k.a. Tom Koo (New Line Cinema English dub)
- Charlie Cho as John Ko a.k.a. John Chow (New Line Cinema English dub)
- Benny Lai as Dummy / Deaf Criminal / Gabby (New Line Cinema dub)
- Mars as Inspector Kim
- Johnny Cheung as Cheung
- Ben Lam as Tall Pau Hung / The Polar Bear
- Chi Fai Chan as Ngor
- Shan Kwan as President Fung
- Isabella Wong as Miss Wong, Secretary of President Fung
- Ann Mui as Karen
Release
[edit]Box office
[edit]Police Story 2 was released in Hong Kong on 20 August 1988, grossing HK$34,151,609 (US$4,375,046) at the Hong Kong box office.[1] In Taiwan, it grossed NT$16,688,260[2] (US$593,255).[3] In Japan, it earned ¥700 million (US$5.46 million) at the box office.[4] In South Korea, the film sold 191,739 tickets in the capital city of Seoul,[5] equivalent to an estimated ₩766,956,000[6] (US$1,049,000). This adds up to a combined US$11,477,301 (equivalent to $31,000,000 in 2025) grossed in East Asia.
The film was released in Malaysia by Golden Communications and became the country's highest-grossing film of 1988.[7]
4K restorations of Police Story 2 and its predecessor received a limited North American theatrical release from Janus Films beginning on 1 February 2019.[8]
Home media
[edit]The Hong Kong version is 105 minutes long, while the Japanese release is 122 minutes long. Golden Harvest's export version of the film, released in the UK and European territories, runs 95 minutes.[9] The IVL Police Story Trilogy DVD boxed set version is the Japanese cut with Hong Kong blooper footage. Hong Kong-based company Kam & Ronson Enterprise released the first three Police Story films on Blu-ray Disc in June 2009.
New Line Cinema acquired the rights to distribute the export version of Police Story 2 on VHS & Laserdisc on 15 June 1999, with a recycled soundtrack score from J. Peter Robinson. In 2007, Dragon Dynasty released the Japanese cut on DVD. Shout! Factory released Police Story and Police Story 2 as a double feature on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on 16 April 2013.[10]
The Criterion Collection released both Police Story and its sequel on Blu-ray on 30 April 2019. Unlike Shout! Factory's Blu-ray release, Criterion's release used 4K restorations of both of the films, as well as the Hong Kong-release version of Police Story 2. It also includes bonus features on Jackie Chan himself, such as new programs on his screen persona and action-filmmaking techniques, a stunt reel, and archival interviews with him and stuntman Benny Lai, as well as a 1964 TV program about Peking-opera training that was akin to the education Chan received as a child.[11]
Television
[edit]In the United Kingdom, the film (released as Jackie Chan's Police Story 2) was watched by 700,000 viewers on Channel 5 in 2007, making it the year's most-watched foreign-language film on Channel 5.[12]
Reception
[edit]The film received a rating of 84% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.[13] Marc Savlov of The Austin Chronicle rated it 3/5 stars and called it "a fine introduction to the Jackie Chan phenomenon" that is less emotionally charged than the first film and less outlandish than its sequel (Supercop).[14] The film holds a score of 68 out of 100 on Metacritic based on 7 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[15] TV Guide rated it 4/5 stars and wrote that the film makes up for its lack of story and eye-opening stunts with better pacing and more action. They concluded that this film "remains among Chan's best".[16] In a review of the Shout! Factory double-bill, Calum Marsh of Slant Magazine rated it 3.5/5 stars and wrote: "This isn't so much exemplary filmmaking as it is bravura stunt work, but Police Story is a veritable case study in the value of the latter".[17] On reviewing the Police Story series, Kim Newman wrote in Sight & Sound that "a rare instance of a sequel that takes criticism of the original into account, but not to the benefit of the series" as Chan "actually does tone down the destruction, making for an oddly action-light action movie with the amiable Chan out of his depth as the story tries to turn serious".[18]
In 2014, Time Out polled several film critics, directors, actors and stunt actors to list their top action films.[19] Police Story 2 was listed at 61st place on this list.[20]
Awards and nominations
[edit]- 1989 Hong Kong Film Awards
- Won: Best Action Choreography
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Police Story Part II (1988)". Hong Kong Movie DataBase. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- ^ "1988 Taiwan Box Office". National Chengchi University. 19 February 2001. Archived from the original on 19 February 2001. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "Historical currency converter with official exchange rates (TWD)". fxtop.com. 31 December 1988. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ "ポリス・ストーリー2 九龍の眼/警察故事續集(1988)". KungFu Tube (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- ^ "【ジャッキーチェン興行成績】 第10回:韓国での興行収入". KungFu Tube (in Japanese). 5 September 2010. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
- ^ Park, Seung Hyun (2000). A Cultural Interpretation of Korean Cinema, 1988-1997. Indiana University. p. 119.
Average Ticket Prices in Korea, 1974-1997 [...] * Source: Korea Cinema Yearbook (1997-1998) * Currency: won [...] Foreign [...] 1988 [...] 4,000
- ^ "Police Story II is top grosser". New Straits Times. The New Straits Times Press. 26 January 1989. p. 20. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ Raup, Jordan (3 January 2019). "Jackie Chan's Action Masterpieces 'Police Story' & 'Police Story 2' Get New Trailer for Theatrical Restorations". The Film Stage. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
- ^ "POLICE STORY II". British Board of Film Classification. 9 March 1990. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ^ "Shout! Factory Bringing in Jackie Chan Classics to Blu-ray; Bruce Lee Classics to DVD". Daily Grindhouse. 30 January 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2014.
- ^ "Criterion Announces April Titles". Blu-ray.com. 15 January 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
- ^ "Statistical Yearbook 08" (PDF). UK Film Council. 2008. p. 87. Retrieved 21 April 2022 – via British Film Institute.
- ^ "Police Story 2 (Ging chaat goo si juk jaap) (Police Force II) (1988)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ Savlov, Marc (17 September 1993). "Police Story II". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ "Police Story 2 (1988) Reviews". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Police Story 2". TV Guide. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ Marsh, Calum (16 April 2013). "Jackie Chan Double Feature: Police Story | Police Story 2". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ Newman, Kim (October 2011). "The Police Story series". Sight and Sound. 21 (10). London: British Film Institute: 87–88. ISSN 0037-4806.
- ^ "The 100 best action movies". Time Out. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "The 100 best action movies: 70-61". Time Out. 3 November 2014. Archived from the original on 16 November 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
External links
[edit]Police Story 2
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Development
Following the monumental success of the 1985 film Police Story, which became one of the highest-grossing Hong Kong films of all time and established Jackie Chan as a leading action star, Golden Harvest quickly greenlit a sequel to capitalize on the franchise's momentum.[9] The decision to produce Police Story 2 was driven by the original's innovative blend of high-octane stunts, comedy, and police procedural elements, which resonated strongly with audiences in Hong Kong and beyond, prompting producers Raymond Chow and Leonard Ho to continue the storyline directly from where the first film ended.[10] Chan, who had directed the original, was brought back to helm the project, reflecting his growing creative control at Golden Harvest after years of building his reputation through stunt-driven action comedies.[11] In pre-production, Chan and screenwriter Edward Tang co-developed the screenplay, structuring it around meticulously planned action set pieces that would serve as the narrative backbone, a hallmark of Chan's filmmaking approach.[12] Unlike the first film's episodic structure of standalone sequences, the sequel aimed for a more cohesive crime thriller tone, with Chan's character, Inspector Chan Ka-kui, demoted and investigating a bombing extortion ring targeting building owners. This shift emphasized dramatic tension and character development, allowing comedy and action to emerge organically from the plot rather than dominating as isolated spectacles.[10] The script retained core elements from the original, such as Chan's rebellious cop persona and his relationship with May (Maggie Cheung), while introducing new antagonists to heighten the stakes, subtly reflected in the themes of authority and justice.[9] Key development decisions focused on balancing spectacle with substance, as Chan sought to evolve the series beyond pure stunt showcases into a commentary on police bureaucracy and personal redemption. The project was fast-tracked in line with Hong Kong cinema's rapid production cycle, with pre-production emphasizing collaboration between Chan and his Sing Ga Ban stunt team to conceptualize elaborate sequences like the explosive warehouse finale.[12] This approach ensured the film would maintain the franchise's signature authenticity while addressing criticisms of the original's intensity by incorporating more interpersonal dynamics.[10]Filming and stunts
Principal photography for Police Story 2 took place primarily in Hong Kong, capturing the city's dense urban environment to heighten the realism of its action sequences. Directed by and starring Jackie Chan, the production emphasized practical effects and location shooting to integrate stunts seamlessly into the narrative. The film's action was choreographed by Chan's longtime collaborator, the Jackie Chan Stunt Team, known for their precise coordination and willingness to perform high-risk maneuvers without extensive use of doubles for the lead.[13] One of the film's standout stunts occurs early in the story, where Chan's character leaps from the roof of a moving double-decker bus into a two-story building window while evading overhead street signs and pursuing antagonists. This sequence exemplifies Chan's approach to action, blending precise timing, physical agility, and minimal safety rigging to create visceral tension. Performed on actual Hong Kong streets, the stunt required multiple takes to perfect the synchronization between vehicles and performers, underscoring the logistical challenges of filming in live traffic environments.[14] The climactic confrontation in an abandoned fireworks factory represents the production's most ambitious set piece, merging hand-to-hand combat, acrobatic flips, and vehicular chaos within confined spaces. Here, Chan and his stunt team incorporated indoor motorcycle pursuits, where riders navigated narrow aisles and ramps amid exploding props and collapsing structures. These elements were executed with real pyrotechnics and breakaway sets, prioritizing authenticity over digital enhancement—a signature of 1980s Hong Kong cinema. Behind-the-scenes footage from the era reveals the physical toll, including minor injuries from falls and impacts, though Chan has noted in interviews that team preparation in stunt workshops minimized major incidents.[15][16] Overall, the stunts in Police Story 2 advanced Chan's reputation for innovative, performer-driven action, influencing global filmmakers by demonstrating how everyday objects and urban settings could be transformed into dynamic arenas. The production's commitment to real-time execution, rather than post-production trickery, contributed to the film's enduring appeal, with outtakes often showcasing the unscripted mishaps that added to the raw energy.[17]Plot
After causing significant property damage during the arrest of crime lord Chu Tao in the previous film, police inspector Chan Ka-kui (Jackie Chan) is demoted to traffic duty. His girlfriend, May (Maggie Cheung), is pleased with the safer job. However, Chu Tao, who has been released from prison due to terminal cancer, seeks revenge against Ka-kui. Tao's henchman, John Ko (Lam Kwok-hung), harasses Ka-kui and later attacks May and her aunt at a restaurant, leading Ka-kui to fight back. Ashamed of his actions, Ka-kui resigns from the force. Soon after, a bomb explodes in a shopping mall, killing several people. Ka-kui rushes to the scene and helps evacuate civilians, saving many lives. Impressed by his heroism, Superintendent Pang (Bill Tung) reinstates Ka-kui and assigns him to a special task force to investigate the bombings, which are being used by a criminal syndicate to extort money from the Hong Kong government. The task force discovers that the bombers are led by John Ko, who is working with a group including the massive "Polar Bear" (Yuen Biao) and a deaf-mute explosives expert (Benny Lai). The gang demands HK$20 million in ransom. They kidnap May to force Ka-kui's compliance and strap him with an explosive vest rigged to detonate if he deviates from their instructions. Ka-kui is tasked with collecting and delivering the ransom money. Ka-kui manages to outmaneuver the criminals during the delivery, escaping the vest in a bus tunnel by using a clever distraction. He tracks the gang to an abandoned fireworks factory where May is held hostage. In a climactic confrontation, Ka-kui fights off the henchmen, defeats the deaf-mute bomber by using fireworks and bang snaps to disorient him, and rescues May just as the factory explodes.[18]Cast and characters
| Actor | Role |
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| Jackie Chan | Sergeant Chan Ka-Kui [3][19] |
| Maggie Cheung | May [3][19] |
| Bill Tung | Inspector "Uncle" Bill [3][19] |
| Lam Kwok-hung | Superintendent Raymond Li [3][19] |
| Charlie Cho | John Ko [3][19] |
| Mars | Kim [3][19] |
| Benny Lai Keung-Kuen | Deaf Criminal [3] |
| Yuen Chor | Mr. Chu [3] |
Soundtrack
The music for Police Story 2 was composed by Michael Lai and Tang Siu-lam. The film's theme song, "Hero Story" (英雄故事), features music by Michael Lai, lyrics by James Wong, and is performed by Jackie Chan.[20][19] An additional track, "Jalopy" performed by Daisyhaze, appears only in the American New Line version of the film.[20] No official soundtrack album was released.Release
Theatrical release and box office
Police Story 2 was theatrically released in Hong Kong on August 20, 1988, following a midnight screening on August 13, 1988. Distributed by D&B Films, the film premiered during a period when local Hong Kong cinema was experiencing a boom, with action comedies like this sequel capitalizing on the success of its predecessor. It quickly became a major attraction, running in theaters until September 22, 1988, and drawing audiences eager for Jackie Chan's signature blend of high-stakes stunts and humor.[19] Internationally, the film saw releases in several Asian markets shortly after its Hong Kong debut, including Japan on August 13, 1988, and Taiwan on October 22, 1988. In the United States, it received a limited theatrical release on October 13, 1988, introducing Chan's work to Western audiences amid growing interest in Hong Kong action films. South Korea followed with a release on December 31, 1988, further expanding its regional footprint.[21] At the Hong Kong box office, Police Story 2 grossed HK$34,151,609 (approximately US$4.4 million at the time), marking it as the second highest-grossing film of 1988, behind only Johnnie To's comedy The Eighth Happiness. This figure surpassed the original Police Story's earnings of HK$26,626,760 from 1985, underscoring the sequel's enhanced commercial appeal and Chan's rising stardom. The success was attributed to its escalated action sequences and broader appeal, contributing to the dominance of local productions that year, which captured about 75% of Hong Kong's total box office revenue.[19][22][23]Home media and distribution
Police Story 2 was initially released on home video in VHS format in various international markets shortly after its 1988 theatrical debut. In Australia, Roadshow's Applause Home Video distributed a VHS edition around 1990.[24] In the United Kingdom, a VHS version became available by December 1998.[25] For the United States, New Line Home Video released an English-dubbed VHS on June 15, 1999, marking a key entry into the North American home market.[26] In Hong Kong, the film appeared on VCD format in the mid-1990s, with licensed two-disc editions produced by local distributors.[27] DVD releases followed in the early 2000s, improving accessibility with enhanced audio and extras. A notable UK edition came from Hong Kong Legends on March 25, 2002, in Region 2, featuring a sharp anamorphic transfer in 2.35:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Digital 5.1 sound, audio commentary by critics Jude Poyer and Miles Wood, interviews with cast and crew including Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung, an outtakes montage, and trailers.[28] In Hong Kong and select Asian markets, DVDs were issued by labels such as Media Asia through Mega Star around 2001, alongside versions from Megastar and Deltamac that preserved the original Cantonese audio and Hong Kong theatrical cut.[29][30] High-definition home media arrived with Blu-ray editions in the 2010s. Shout! Factory released a U.S. double-feature Blu-ray of Police Story and Police Story 2 in April 2013, combining both films with restored visuals and audio.[31] Eureka Entertainment issued a UK Region B Blu-ray set in September 2019, sourced from 4K restorations by Fortune Star Media, including the original theatrical versions, an alternate English-dubbed cut from the UK VHS era, interviews, and booklets with essays.[32][33] The Criterion Collection followed with a U.S. Region A Blu-ray box set in May 2019, presenting 4K restorations of the original negatives, a 2K transfer of an alternate Hong Kong print, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 in Cantonese, new interviews with Jackie Chan and cinematographer Yiu-Tsou Cheung, and an essay by critic Travis Crawford.[34][35] A 4K UHD Blu-ray edition of the Criterion set was later available in the U.S. market.[36] Digital distribution expanded the film's reach through streaming platforms. As of 2024, Police Story 2 is available for subscription viewing on Max, the Criterion Channel, and Prime Video in the United States, with rental and purchase options on platforms like Fandango at Home and Roku.[37][2][38] Internationally, similar digital access is provided via regional services, supporting ongoing home viewing beyond physical media.[39]Reception
Critical response
Police Story 2 received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences and Jackie Chan's stunt work while noting some narrative weaknesses compared to the original film. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 84% approval rating based on 19 critic reviews, with the consensus highlighting Chan's central role and the film's entertaining action.[2] Similarly, Metacritic assigns it a score of 68 out of 100 from seven reviews, indicating generally favorable reception focused on its high-energy stunts.[40] Critics frequently lauded the film's stunt choreography and Chan's directorial efforts, which elevated the sequel's action set pieces. Marc Savlov of The Austin Chronicle awarded it three out of five stars, describing it as "a fine addition to the Jackie Chan canon" that overflows "with Chan’s patented stuntwork and comic high jinks," particularly in its spectacular fight scenes and warehouse melees that leave audiences breathless.[41] Calum Marsh of Slant Magazine emphasized the pleasure of watching Chan and his stunt team, noting their acrobatic feats as "jumping, contorting and throwing the human form around in ways that simply don’t seem possible."[42] A review in TV Guide echoed this, stating the sequel is "a bit thin on plot, but who cares when Jackie Chan is at his daredevil best?"[43] Some reviewers pointed out the film's more subdued tone and convoluted story as drawbacks, though these did not overshadow its strengths. In a feature on the franchise, critic Simon Abrams on the RogerEbert.com site described Police Story 2 as a "low-key sequel" with less stunt intensity than the first but still featuring the series' best stuntwork under Chan's direction, coming alive in its explosive warehouse finale involving fireworks and barrels.[10] Overall, the film was seen as a solid follow-up that solidified Chan's reputation for blending comedy, romance, and daring action in Hong Kong cinema.Audience and cultural impact
Police Story 2 garnered strong audience approval upon its release, particularly in Hong Kong and across Asia, where it resonated with viewers through its blend of high-octane action, comedy, and relatable portrayal of police work. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an audience score of 77% based on over 5,000 ratings, reflecting enduring appreciation for its stunt choreography and Jackie Chan's charismatic performance as Inspector Chan Ka-kui.[2] Many fans praised the sequel's escalation of practical effects and emotional depth compared to the original, with user reviews highlighting sequences like the explosive factory finale as highlights that maintained the franchise's appeal despite a more formulaic plot.[44] The film's cultural significance lies in its embodiment of Hong Kong's hybrid identity during the late 1980s, a period marked by ambivalence toward the impending 1997 handover to mainland China. It portrays Chan Ka-kui as a heroic figure navigating colonial influences and local Cantonese culture, symbolizing the city's "double marginality" between British rule and Chinese nationalism.[45] This resonated with Hong Kong audiences grappling with political uncertainty, reinforcing themes of justice and resilience in local cinema.[46] Globally, Police Story 2 contributed to the internationalization of Hong Kong action films, solidifying Jackie Chan's reputation as a stunt innovator whose work influenced Western and Asian filmmakers alike. Its emphasis on practical, high-risk stunts—performed by Chan himself—set a benchmark for authenticity in the genre, inspiring elaborate fight scenes in later productions like the Mission: Impossible series and The Raid.[47] The film's inclusion in the Criterion Collection in 2019 further cemented its cult status, introducing it to new generations and underscoring its role in elevating Hong Kong cinema's global profile during a transformative era.[9]Awards and nominations
Police Story 2 received the following awards and nominations:25th Golden Horse Awards (1988)
- Best Feature Film: Nominated[6]
- Best Art Direction: Won (Oliver Wong)[6]
8th Hong Kong Film Awards (1989)
- Best Action Choreography: Won (Jackie Chan's Stuntman Association)[6]
