Gene Siskel Film Center Chicago, IL
Christian Litke
Stuntman, Actor
Police Story— It's a bird... It's a plane... It's Jackie Chan!
Program Description
Jackie Chan’s on-screen charisma and extraordinary physical energy is front and center in this mega-hit that made him a worldwide star of kung fu spectacle. Chan plays Hong Kong police inspector Ka-Kui, who goes rogue to bring down a drug kingpin.
Including an iconic shopping-mall fight scene, POLICE STORY set a new standard for the Hong Kong action film. Jackie Chan has been lauded for executing some of the wildest physical action ever seen on screen. Following the film, Chicago-based stuntman Christian Litke (THE BATMAN, MAN OF STEEL) will kick, block, punch, and talk us through the science behind the stunts.
Presented At
Gene Siskel Film Center Chicago, IL
Film Synopsis
A virtuous Hong Kong Police Officer must clear his good name when the drug lord he is after frames him for the murder of a dirty cop.
Jackie Chan’s on-screen charisma and extraordinary physical energy is front and center in this mega-hit that made him a worldwide star of kung fu spectacle. Chan plays Hong Kong police inspector Ka-Kui, who goes rogue to bring down a drug kingpin. Including an iconic shopping-mall fight scene, POLICE STORY set a new standard for the Hong Kong action film. Jackie Chan has been lauded for executing some of the wildest physical action ever seen on screen.
Photo credit: Cinema Group
About the Speaker
Christian Litke is a stuntman and actor who has appeared on Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., Chicago Med, and Chicago Justice as a stunt performer. As an actor, he has had roles on Chicago Fire and Chicago Med. His other acting credits include Empire, The Chi, and 61st Street.