The sequence where Chan stops a bus with a revolver was notably paid homage in the Stallone/Russell film Tango & Cash .
Sparked by Chan’s disappointment with his American debut The Protector , this film allowed him full creative control. It is famous for the shanty town car chase and the climactic mall fight, where Chan famously slid down a four-story pole covered in live electric lights.
Also known as Jackie Chan’s First Strike , this film took on a "James Bond" vibe, involving Interpol, missing nuclear warheads, and underwater shark fights in Australia. Reboots and Standalone Entries index of police story
Directed by Stanley Tong , this installment introduced Michelle Yeoh as a mainland Chinese officer. The action moved beyond Hong Kong to Malaysia, featuring a legendary helicopter-train chase.
A dramatic reboot directed by Benny Chan . Jackie Chan plays Inspector Wing, a disgraced officer struggling with guilt after his team is slaughtered. It features younger stars like Nicholas Tse and Daniel Wu . The sequence where Chan stops a bus with
The "Index of Police Story" is cited by many film historians as the blueprint for modern action cinema. Its influence can be seen in Hollywood franchises:
As the series evolved, it pivoted away from the lighter tone of the original films toward grittier, character-driven narratives. Also known as Jackie Chan’s First Strike ,
Inspired sequences in Brandon Lee's Rapid Fire and the Bad Boys series.