Where Jackie Chan and Maggie Cheung are living at the start of the film.
Showing posts with label Jackie Chan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jackie Chan. Show all posts
Police Story - Devil's Peak
After finding the last of the urban locations from this movie, Phil from the wonderful Hong Kong (& Macau) Stuff / Hong Kong (& Macau) Film Stuff blogs, reminded me that he'd pointed this spot out to me a while ago. Thanks Phil!
This is where Jackie Chan wakes up after being drugged; on the ridge of Devil's Peak, between the two upper and lower station of the Gough Redoubt. There isn't a Street View, but this Panoramio image does the job nicely (thanks to LeslieC); showing the view across Heng Fa Chuen over to Chai Wan.
This is where Jackie Chan wakes up after being drugged; on the ridge of Devil's Peak, between the two upper and lower station of the Gough Redoubt. There isn't a Street View, but this Panoramio image does the job nicely (thanks to LeslieC); showing the view across Heng Fa Chuen over to Chai Wan.
Police Story - Perth Street
Finally, the spot where Jackie Chan pulls off a very nifty piece of parking! I've been looking for this for ages...
And, apart from the tree growth, Shek Ku Street is looking pretty much unchanged.
And, apart from the tree growth, Shek Ku Street is looking pretty much unchanged.
Police Story - Anderson Road Quarry
Well, this was the oldest entry on the 'Help Me!!!' page. Me and Phil from the superb Hong Kong (& Macau) Stuff / Hong Kong (& Macau) Film Stuff blogs had theorised that this was possibly the location of 'Police Story's epic opening, but Isamu has put in some more leg work and come up trumps with final confirmation (he also has an incredible collection of Hong Kong movie locations which he has photographed here).
You can see the top of the hill over Bill Tung's shoulder, although the slope that the shanty town itself was built on has since been quarried. Still, the drainage channel and steps (from the bottom left hand corner of the second capture) are still present.
You can see the top of the hill over Bill Tung's shoulder, although the slope that the shanty town itself was built on has since been quarried. Still, the drainage channel and steps (from the bottom left hand corner of the second capture) are still present.
Police Story 2 - Elite Industrial Centre
So, the Lee Kum Kee sign isn't there any more (if it was actually ever a permanent feature), but this is the street where the bombers had their hide out and Jackie Chan uses his non-standard road crossing technique...
Police Story - Sui Wo Road
So, after heading through a couple of other locations (namely Tai Po Industrial Estate and Siu Lek Yeun Road and Yuen Hong Street ) the chase ends up with Jackie Chan running down this hill and forcing the bus to stop suddenly.
Police Story - Corner of Siu Lek Yeun Road and Yuen Hong Street
Another location from the chase that starts in the shanty town and then heads to Tai Po Industrial Estate, via this little enclave of Sha Tin. Now, the junction remains surprisingly unchanged, but there's now a couple of buildings, which deny the Hang Seng College of Commerce the spot it once had on the skyline. Thanks to Baycrest for spotting this one.
Police Story - Tai Po Industrial Estate
So, tracking down the location of the shanty town is still eluding those who are on the lookout for it, but here's a location from the subsequent chase, where Jackie Chan is clinging to the bus with his umbrella.
Thanks to Phil from the Hong Kong (& Macau) Stuff / Hong Kong (& Macau) Film Stuff blogs, for following up my hunch and doing the Street View legwork.
Thanks to Phil from the Hong Kong (& Macau) Stuff / Hong Kong (& Macau) Film Stuff blogs, for following up my hunch and doing the Street View legwork.
Project A: Part 2 - Lei Yue Mun Holiday Village
The location where Jackie Chan et al are based.
Many thanks to Phil, from the excellent Hong Kong (& Macau) Stuff / Oriental Sweetlips blog, for pointing this out to me.
There isn't a Street View, but Picasa (thanks to Black Cat) comes to the rescue once again.
Many thanks to Phil, from the excellent Hong Kong (& Macau) Stuff / Oriental Sweetlips blog, for pointing this out to me.
There isn't a Street View, but Picasa (thanks to Black Cat) comes to the rescue once again.
Police Story - China Light & Power Co Ltd, Tsz Wan Shan Depot
Where Jackie Chan has some handbrake trouble.
I had no idea where this was, but spotted the writing on the wall, which says 'China Light & Power Co Ltd' and thought I'd fire off an email to them. I must say that I am genuinely touched by their response;
"Dear Daniel,
Thanks again for your interest on this. Your blog is good and interesting!
The picture you showed is our Tsz Wan Shan Depot located at Shatin Pass Road, Tsz Wan Shan.
Herewith some pictures of the building and nearby areas for your perusal. Hope you like it.
Regards
Webmaster
CLP group website"
That is customer service, above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you!
I had no idea where this was, but spotted the writing on the wall, which says 'China Light & Power Co Ltd' and thought I'd fire off an email to them. I must say that I am genuinely touched by their response;
"Dear Daniel,
Thanks again for your interest on this. Your blog is good and interesting!
The picture you showed is our Tsz Wan Shan Depot located at Shatin Pass Road, Tsz Wan Shan.
Herewith some pictures of the building and nearby areas for your perusal. Hope you like it.
Regards
Webmaster
CLP group website"
That is customer service, above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you!
Police Story 2 - Shek Kip Mei Park
Well, this is where the fountains are and, one would imagine, the children's playground is there too. Although, since I've started paying more attention to exactly where scenes are being filmed, I've noticed that Jackie Chan is prone to filming all over the place and sticking it together. Still, as the park is home to one of my all time favourite fight sequences, I shall make a homage there next month and see if the playground is there.
There's no Street View inside the park, but this Panoramio image (thanks to KaySin) is looking across the pond, at the spot where Maggie Cheung is sitting.
There's no Street View inside the park, but this Panoramio image (thanks to KaySin) is looking across the pond, at the spot where Maggie Cheung is sitting.
Project A: Part 2 - University Hall
The Commissioner's residence is actually (incredibly palatial) university halls of residence, for HKU Students. There's no Street View, but there's a handy Panoramio pic (thanks to wkchowhk), which gives almost the same angle.
Police Story 2 - Ting Kok Road
Well, the phone box used to phone in the blackmail request has gone from across the road, but the shrine and fire hydrant remain. Hardly a stunning location, but one I go past on the bus to my brother's.
Police Story 2 - Harcourt House
The location of the restaurant where Jackie Chan confronts Charlie Cho and his goons.
Police Story 2 - Tai Po Industrial Estate
The industrial estate where Jackie Chan directs traffic, accompanied by Maggie Cheung, then threatened by Charlie Cho.
Police Story - Wing On Plaza
The mall which plays host to the epic finale of 'Police Story'. There's also a really nice Indian vegetarian restaurant - Woodlands - in there, which I would recommend.
Police Story - Goodview Garden
Goodview Garden is the apartment block where Brigitte Lin's character lives. Jackie Chan fights off a bunch of thugs in the car park outside.
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