| Feature | Old Hindi DVD (2008) | Updated 2023/2024 Fan-Cut | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 480p (Letterbox) | 1080p/4K (Full Widescreen) | | Audio | Low bitrate MP3, Echoey | Clean AAC/AC3, Re-EQ'd Bass | | Runtime | 95 Mins (Cut for violence) | 101 Mins (Uncut) | | Opening Logo | Old HR/Moser Baer Logo | Clean scan or custom intro | | Dialogue | "Yeh police station hai." (Muffled) | "Yeh thana hai, chup kar!" (Crisp) |
The original 35mm print often looked grainy. "Updated" versions use Topaz AI or similar software to upscale the film to 4K resolution. The colors are more vibrant, and the iconic glass-crashing sequence is clearer than ever.
For millions of Hindi-speaking viewers, the "updated" Police Story has taken on an additional, and perhaps more significant, meaning. Thanks to the widespread availability of the film on various platforms, the 1985 classic has been dubbed into Hindi, making it accessible to a vast new audience that grew up on the action movies of the 80s and 90s.
Available to rent or purchase in 4K resolution. This version features the crispest audio and video quality.
By the mid-1980s, Jackie Chan was already a superstar in Asia. However, his attempts to break into the American market had been frustrating. His first major foray was the 1985 film , directed by American filmmaker James Glickenhaus. The experience was a nightmare for Chan. As he recounted, the director refused to film fight sequences the way Chan envisioned, resulting in an American-style action movie that lacked the choreographed, character-driven fighting style that was his signature.
Substantial portions of comedic dialogue or plot exposition were completely cut or left in the original Cantonese with English subtitles.
The film's success can also be attributed to its lighthearted and comedic moments, which provided a perfect balance to the intense action. Chan's comedic timing and facial expressions added a lot of humor to the film, making it an entertaining ride for audiences.
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Ka-Kui is tasked with bringing down a major drug lord, Chu Tao (Chor Yuen), and protecting the key witness, Selina Fong (Brigitte Lin).
If you are looking for the updated version, look for releases tied to recent home media distributions. Streaming platforms and digital storefronts that host the Criterion Collection remaster or the L'Immagine Ritrovata 4K restoration often include updated multi-language audio tracks. When searching, ensure the runtime matches the uncut 100-minute version rather than the heavily censored 85-minute television edits from the past.
Clips and full-length uploads of the vintage Hindi dub frequently surface on video-sharing platforms. However, these are often unofficial uploads with varying video quality and are subject to copyright removal.
