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Movie: Project A (1983) Why watch: The birth of the "Keaton-esque" period action comedy. Best Stunt: Falling 70 feet from a clock tower, landing on his neck (3 takes).

Movie: Who Am I? (1998) Why watch: The greatest rooftop fight in cinema history. No cuts. No wires. Best Stunt: The 21-story sloped glass roof slide. Film Jackie Chan

"Most actors use stunt doubles. Jackie is the stunt double. He broke his nose three times, his ankle, his skull—you name it. But here is the genius move..." Movie: Project A (1983) Why watch: The birth

Unlike the stoic heroes of his time, Jackie Chan’s on-screen persona is relatable: an ordinary man who uses his environment (ladders, umbrellas, furniture) to fight. His philosophy is simple: no wires, no doubles, and no fear. Every end credit sequence features "blooper reels" of painful failed stunts, proving his authenticity. (1998) Why watch: The greatest rooftop fight in

Movie: Police Story (1985) Why watch: The most dangerous mall fight ever filmed. No insurance company would cover it today. Best Stunt: Sliding down 6 stories of lightbulbs.

Police Story fight scene.

"Even when he went to Hollywood, he changed the rules. He insisted on showing the bloopers at the end. Why? To prove he was human."