Police Story 2 • 警察故事續集 • Ging Chaat Goo Si Juk Jaap (1988)

Police Story 2 (1988), also released as Police Story Part II, Police Force II, Kowloon's Eye, Jackie Chan's Police Story, and Police Story Sequel, is a Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Jackie Chan. Starring Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung, Lam Kwok-Hung, Benny Lai, and Charlie Cho, the sequel combines martial arts, stunt work, comedy, police action, and explosive set pieces. Produced by Golden Harvest, it remains one of the standout Hong Kong action films of the 1980s.

STORY OVERVIEW

After the events of the first film, police officer Chan Ka-kui is demoted to traffic duty following the damage caused during his previous investigation. His problems continue when the criminal gang he helped bring down begins seeking revenge.

When a series of bomb attacks threatens Hong Kong, Ka-kui is brought back into the investigation. The case puts him back in the path of dangerous criminals while placing his relationship with May and his own safety at risk.

MARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS

Police Story 2 features Jackie Chan's trademark combination of hand-to-hand combat, dangerous stunt work, physical comedy, and inventive fight choreography. The film includes a memorable playground fight, fast-moving street action, explosive bomb sequences, and a hard-hitting warehouse finale.

WHY COLLECTORS PICK IT

Collectors value Police Story 2 for Jackie Chan's stunt work, Maggie Cheung's return as May, and the film's mix of police action and martial arts. The sequel expands the original's action while retaining the humor and physical style that made the series popular.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Released in 1988, Police Story 2 continued one of Jackie Chan's most important film series and won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography. The film's stunt work and action design remain an important part of 1980s Hong Kong cinema.

• Verified AKAs:
  • Police Story 2 – International English title
  • Police Story Part II – Alternate English title
  • Police Force II – Alternate English title
  • Kowloon's Eye – Alternate English title
  • Jackie Chan's Police Story – Alternate English title
  • Police Story Sequel – Literal English title
  • Jing Cha Gu Shi Xu Ji – Mandarin Pinyin
  • Ging Chaat Goo Si Juk Jaap – Cantonese romanization
  • 警察故事續集 – Traditional Chinese title
  • 警察故事续集 – Simplified Chinese title
• Director: Jackie Chan
• Writers: Jackie Chan, Edward Tang
• Producer: Leonard Ho
• Studio: Golden Way Films; Golden Harvest
• Action Director: Jackie Chan Stunt Team
• Starring: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung, Lam Kwok-Hung, Benny Lai, Charlie Cho
• Format: DVD
• Language: English, Cantonese
• Subtitles: English
• Region: All
• Running Time: 101 Minutes
• Country: Hong Kong
• Release Year: 1988

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