Mar 25
Gene Siskel Film Center Chicago, IL
TicketsChristian 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.
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.