"Rush Hour", a wonderful confrontation between Chinese and Western movies started by Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, has always conquered the audience with its unique charm and has become one of the representatives of action comedy movies. This film not only witnessed the historical moment of Jackie Chan's first leading role as the leading actor in a foreign film, but also an important milestone in the cultural exchange between China and the West.
Now that 25 years have passed since "Rush Hour", do you know what changes have happened to those actors? After watching it, you can't help but feel that the years are really a pig-killing knife
[1] Officer Li (actor: Jackie Chan)
Officer Lee is a Hong Kong police officer with a cool look, capable and low-key, and outstanding ability, and with the assistance of Consul Han, he successfully intercepted more than $500 million in stolen money from Nakajima's crime. Later, he cooperated with American police officer Carter to rescue Ambassador Han's daughter.
On the other hand, Uncle Long's works in recent years have been like a journey of ups and downs. In addition to the highest-rated "British Showdown", although "Kung Fu Yoga", which was released in 17, won 1.75 billion box office, the story in it seems to make people feel a little familiar, and the suspicion of fried cold rice is difficult to hide. In the Spring Festival file "Detective Pu Songling", despite the high expectations, the final box office was only 152 million, and even the cost could not be recovered, and the story and special effects of the film were criticized by the audience, which also caused a lot of discussion in the industry.
As a big fan of Uncle Long, we've been looking forward to seeing him bring more films full of "Cheng style". That unique comedy and humorous performance has always been a classic in our hearts. But as the years go by, we are also more concerned about Jackie Chan's physical health, and hope that he can pay more attention to his physical condition in future movies.
[2] James Carter (actor: Chris Tucker)
The high-profile and funny Los Angeles policeman is always talking trash and is not favored by his peers, but he thinks that he has never met talents, and he is arrogant and does not take Officer Li from Hong Kong into his eyes at all. After being saved by Officer Li, he realized that he had greatly underestimated the strength of this partner, and he cooperated with Officer Li to finally start a fierce battle with Qian Tao and his gang, and finally wiped out the criminals and rescued Xiaoxiu.
Before filming "Rush Hour", Chris Tucker was still an ordinary actor, although he also starred in classic movies like "The Fifth Element", but his influence at that time could not be compared with Jackie Chan, so Jackie Chan's salary at that time was $5 million, while Chris Tucker was only $3 million. But with the success of Rush Hour 1, Chris Tucker can be said to be an instant hit.
But the "Rush Hour" series of movies belongs to Jackie Chan in the final analysis, not Chris Tucker's. Kristucker is no longer in the "Rush Hour" series of movies, leaving Jackie Chan, Tucker's funny entertainment style seems to be gone, he has never been paid tens of millions of dollars, and he has not even made a few movies.
[3] Jun Tao (actor: Tom Wilkinson)
Jun Tao is the head of a ruthless criminal syndicate, and under his rule, the arms trade, the drug trade, and everything from evil to evil. In order to achieve his goal, Jun Tao mercilessly kidnapped Ambassador Han's daughter, which is not only a criminal activity, but also a threat to the whole society, and a contest between evil and good is about to begin.
Tom Wilkinson, a stage-trained British character actor Tom Wilkinson has been active in the British film and television industry since the mid-70s. In 1997's "Get Away from the End", his outstanding performance won him wide recognition. However, his 2002 novel, Becoming Ernest, introduced him to the realm of romantic comedy, set in 1890 and sparked a series of jokes about the love entanglement of two young gentlemen and a teenage girl.
But it seems that Tom Wilkinson has not been active in everyone's field of vision in recent years. In the future, whether we can witness more of his wonderful performances on the screen, let's wait and see, and look forward to the next visual feast he brings us.
[4] Ambassador Han (Actor: Mattei)
Ambassador Han and Officer Li have a deep friendship and trust in them. In a terrifying kidnapping incident, Ambassador Han turned to Officer Lee for help and entrusted him with rescuing his kidnapped daughter. In this crisis-ridden city, the deep friendship between Ambassador Han and Officer Li will present the audience with a crisis-ridden rescue journey.
Ma Tai, born in 1962, is a Chinese-American film and television actor. In 2001, he participated in the TV series "24 Hours". In 2007, he played Ambassador Han in the action movie "Rush Hour 3". In 2016, he participated in the sci-fi film "Arrival". In 2018, he participated in Disney's live-action drama film "Mulan".
Ma Tai, who once played Ambassador Han in "Rush Hour", has not been able to attract the attention of the explosion, but in this entertainment industry full of variables, we are full of expectations for his later performance, and look forward to more of his future works to surprise the audience.
[5] Warren Ross (actor: Mark Roston)
In Rush Hour, Warren Ross plays a tough and decisive agent. He was a friend and colleague of Officer Lee, with whom he assisted in the investigation of the activities of the criminal syndicate. He mainly plays a assisting and supporting role in the team, actively participating in investigative operations and working with other members to solve cases.
He once played the detective Warren Ross in "Rush Hour", skillfully showing fortitude and decisiveness. The actor is recognized for his outstanding performances in film and television masterpieces such as "The End of the Road", "The Shawshank Redemption", "Alice", and others.
Although there was no news about Mark Roston in previous years, he has recently appeared in everyone's field of vision, which is definitely a good thing for his fans. New films are usually the focus of fans' anticipation, and hopefully he will continue to show his acting skills and charisma in these works. Fans can keep an eye on his new work and look forward to more exciting performances.
[6] Sang (actor: Leung Chun Bang)
In the movie, Sang is a criminal under Jun Tao who carries out Jun Tao's order and kidnaps Han Suyang, the daughter of Ambassador Han. He is a ruthless villain who does all kinds of evil. At the end of the movie, Sang and Carter engage in a fierce shootout. Carter defuses San's threat in this firefight and ultimately succeeds in stopping the criminals' crimes, and San pays the price in this battle and becomes a victim of justice.
Leung Chun-bang has attracted much attention for his superb acting skills in many film and television works. He played Miles Straum in the series Lost, bringing a character of depth and mystery to the audience. Not only that, but his outstanding performances in films such as "Shanghai Kiss", "Rush Hour", "X-Men: The Last Stand" and "Chainsaw" also made him famous.
But in recent years, there has been no news of him in the film and television industry, and he chose to stay away from the screen in a low-key manner, precipitating his mood, perhaps in pursuit of a deeper level of performance.
[7] Tania (actor: Elizabeth Pena)
Tania, the charismatic bomb disposal expert in the movie, is not only Carter's right-hand man, but also a key figure in the rescue operation. Not only did he succeed in removing the threat of explosives, but he also sabotaged Jun Tao's plan and became the hero of the story. Tania, she is not only a technical master in the movie, but also a guardian of that critical moment.
Elizabeth Pena (September 23, 1961 – October 14, 2014) Whether it is her soulful performance in the hit film and television drama "Rush Hour", or her superb performance in "Modern Family" and "Dragon War", Elizabeth Pena has always been able to give her characters life and make audiences marvel at her acting skills.
Elizabeth Pena died silently at the age of 55 at Cedar Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on October 14, 2014, and the cause of her death remains a mystery. Rest in peace for the deceased, let us always remember this immortal actress.
[8] Han Suyang (actor: Zhang Jingchu)
Ambassador Han's daughter is not only a smart and witty young woman, but her courage and wisdom are on full display in the crisis of being kidnapped by a criminal syndicate, and a tense and exciting cooperation is launched. They used various means to traverse between the conspiracies of the criminal syndicate and present a gripping rescue operation for the audience.
In 2003, Zhang Jingchu recommended himself to the crew of the movie "Peacock", and was finally selected by director Gu Changwei, and after the film was released in 2005, it won the Silver Bear Award at the 55th Berlin Film Festival, and Zhang Jingchu became famous. After that, he collaborated with Jackie Chan in "Rush Hour 3", which further opened up its popularity internationally. In 2018, she starred in the Hong Kong film "Wushuang" and was nominated for Best Actress at the Hong Kong Film Awards for the third time.
From a fledgling newcomer to today's bright peak, Zhang Jingchu has always bloomed her brilliance on the screen. She has not only achieved remarkable results in the field of acting, but also loves fans with her confident and independent personality. Like a star rising in the night sky, her light is impossible to ignore. Along the way, she conquered the hearts of the audience with her outstanding performance and unique charm.
[9] Flight Attendant (Actor: Ng Wing-wei)
Wu Yongwei played the role of a flight attendant in "Rush Hour", won the love of the audience with her beautiful face, and in the climax of the movie, she also participated in the chase and fight between the protagonist and the villain.
Wu Yongwei, in 1989, participated in the Miss Asia contest and won the "Most Photogenic Miss Award". She married Weng Jiangpei in 1990, but lost her husband in just 13 days after marriage. This sudden tragedy made her fall into widowhood, and the huge legacy left behind by Weng Jiangpei's death has also become the focus of social attention. However, Ng did not dwell on her grief and returned to the entertainment industry in 1995, not only releasing musical works, but also dabbling in the field of film, winning herself several awards.
Wu Yongwei's mentality is really admired by the editor, she did not let adversity crush herself, but stood up again with a positive attitude and became a winner in her career and life. This kind of mentality is exactly what everyone should learn Xi.
[10] Clive (actor: Chris Penn)
Chris Penn plays an undercover cop in the movie "Rush Hour" who fights a crime syndicate alongside Officer Lee and Carter, and Chris Penn graces the film with his soulful performance, presenting the audience with a haunting character.
Chris Penn, a Los Angeles-born actor, starred with his brother Sean Penn in the Oscar-winning film "I Am Sam", leaving an unforgettable image for the audience. His talent is not limited to that film, and he has shown excellent acting skills in many films such as "Rush Hour".
However, on January 26, 2006, Chris Pan died unexpectedly at home. This unexpected parting deeply saddened us, but his work will always shine on the screen, making us miss this superstar in the entertainment industry.