Before becoming a superstar, Chan was a prolific child actor and stuntman. This era is defined by his search for a unique identity in the shadow of Bruce Lee.
: Filmed in Barcelona, featuring a final fight with Benny Urquidez often called the greatest of all time.
: Regarded by many as his masterpiece, introducing the "Kevin" Chan Ka-kui character. index of jackie chan movies
: The final film to feature the "Three Dragons" together.
: Famous for the clock tower fall; it officially launched the Jackie Chan Stunt Team. Before becoming a superstar, Chan was a prolific
& Enter the Dragon (1973) : Chan worked as a stuntman in these Bruce Lee classics.
This period saw the creation of Chan's signature style: blending incredible martial arts with physical comedy and slapstick humor. : Regarded by many as his masterpiece, introducing
: His film debut as a child actor.
: An Indiana Jones-style adventure where Chan suffered a near-fatal head injury during a stunt.
Chan finally conquered North America, becoming a household name worldwide.