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Release Date:
September 22, 1988
Original Title:
The Incredibly Strange Film Show: Jackie Chan
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
Channel X
Production Countries:
United Kingdom | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 45
On the set of his latest film The Miracle, Chan covers his entire career, from his early Peking Opera upbringing, his Hong Kong blockbusters (Drunken Master, Armor of God, Policy Story series), and his early attempts to break into the International market (Cannonball Run, The Protector). The life-threatening accidents shown in Jackie’s notorious outtake reels are also discussed. The episode ends with coverage of Chan’s wild 35th birthday party.
Associate Producer:
Michael Gavey
Director:
Andy Harries
Editor:
John Street
Music:
Steve Nieve
Producer:
Andy Harries
Alan Marke
Jonathan Ross
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