Looking for Jackie (2009): Cast & Plot
Looking for Jackie is a 2009 action comedy directed by Jiang Ping and Fang Gangliang, starring Jackie Chan as Jackie Chan, Zhang Yishan and Zhu Xijuan. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Directors
- Jiang Ping and Fang Gangliang
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- China Film Group Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Looking for Jackie About?
The premise of Looking for Jackie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jackie Chan, the legendary undefeated Kung Fu master, showcases his signature blend of high‑octane stunts and humor. A young boy seeks apprenticeship from the master, witnessing dazzling fight choreography while absorbing valuable life lessons about discipline, respect and perseverance throughout their journey.
Looking for Jackie Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- slapstick comedy
- fight
- kung fu
- parkour
- asian man
- dagger
- knife
- mild violence
- one against many
- one man army
- karate chop
- karate kick
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- mixed martial arts
- karate
- chop socky
- stick fight
- hand to hand combat
- combat
- martial artist
- martial arts master
- bo staff
- showdown
- disarming someone
- stylized violence
- beating
- fistfight
- brawl
- violence
- tough guy
- action hero
- hero
- martial arts
- actor playing himself
- actor name in title
Looking for Jackie Cast & Characters
Jackie Chan leads the cast as Jackie Chan, with Zhang Yishan as Zhang Yishan and Zhu Xijuan as Zhang Yishan's Grandmother. Directed by Jiang Ping and Fang Gangliang; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jiang Ping
- Co-director Fang Gangliang
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Jackie Chan as Jackie Chan - Zhang Yishan as Zhang Yishan
- Zhu Xijuan as Zhang Yishan's Grandmother
- Tian Hua as Grandma
Also Starring in Looking for Jackie
· 23 more- Jiang Hongbo Female Police Officer
- Yuen Wah General
- David Lam Wai Mr. Jin
- Yuen Bun Ruffian A
- Yuen Qiu Lixia's Aunt
- Wu Yue Martial Arts Teacher
- Wang Xuebing Taxi Driver
- Yu Nan Female Director
- Zhang Yibai Glasses Assistant Director
- Tang Yan Qingyi Woman
- Michelle Bai Xue Baochai
- Qin Lan Female Doctor
- Miao Miao Assistant Director A
- Wu Jun Brother Hong
- Yan Bingyan Sister Rong
- Shi Xiaoman Assistant Director B
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- Yao Di Wang Xifeng
- Zhang Yongshou Grandpa
- Tao Yuling Ask for Directions
- Yuan Wu Ruffian B
- Yu Lan Ask for Directions
- Yuan Wenting Little Taoist Nun
- Qixing Aisin-Gioro Ticket Seller
Looking for Jackie Plot Summary
What happens in Looking for Jackie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Zhang Yishan is a 16-year-old boy living in Indonesia with his grandmother Tian Hua. After facing bullying and catching a glimpse of Jackie Chan arriving in Beijing, he decides to travel there to meet his idol and become his disciple. Once in Beijing, his limited knowledge of Chinese lands him at the wrong place, and he ends up staying in a temple where he befriends a girl living there with her aunt. He learns that she works in films with an actor who knows Jackie, and he asks her to question him about Jackie’s whereabouts. When she forgets, he sets off on his own to search for his idol.
Full summary
The whole story of Looking for Jackie, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Looking for Jackie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Looking for Jackie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Looking for Jackie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Looking for Jackie?
Looking for Jackie runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Looking for Jackie released?
Looking for Jackie was released on July 3, 2009.
Who directed Looking for Jackie?
Looking for Jackie was directed by Jiang Ping and Fang Gangliang.
More films by Jiang Ping Who is in the cast of Looking for Jackie?
Looking for Jackie stars Jackie Chan as Jackie Chan, Zhang Yishan as Zhang Yishan and Zhu Xijuan as Zhang Yishan's Grandmother, among 27 credited actors.
Does Looking for Jackie have a post-credit scene?
No. Looking for Jackie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Looking for Jackie in?
The original language of Looking for Jackie is Chinese.
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