The Protector

In this 1985 action film directed by James Glickenhaus, Jackie Chan stars as a tough New York City cop who is sent to Hong Kong to rescue a wealthy businessman’s kidnapped daughter. The movie combines high-octane action sequences with Chan’s signature martial arts prowess, offering a blend of Western and Eastern cinematic styles. While it didn’t receive any major awards, it is notable for being one of Chan’s early attempts to break into the American film market. For those interested, the film can be viewed for free on Soap2day.