Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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I've been a vocal Jackie Chan superfan on this channel for years, so a video essay about Jackie Chan using stunt doubles and not doing all of his own stunts is certainly not something I had planned on making. Just to reiterate once more, I love all of the films discussed in the video. Stunt doubles and stunt performers in general never get enough credit as it is, and stars claiming credit for their work while pretending their doubles don't exist only makes matters worse.

My top 100 action films list, featuring tons of Jackie Chan movies: youtube.com/watch?v=x_ZIYKwHkbo

The full Jude Poyer interview on The Art of Action: youtu.be/e_Nv7lCoOr8?si=UMhwSsS_VsfSbfdW and The Kung Fu Stuntmen documentary is currently streaming on Hi-Yah!

Visit @FightSceneFilmSchool and @RonSmoorenburg-LIfeisaction for additional breakdowns of Jackie Chan's stunt double usage.

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Chapters:
00:00 The Project A clock tower drop
08:05 The myth of Jackie Chan
10:34 Jackie Chan used stunt doubles regularly
14:30 How Keanu Reeves does it right
16:01 Why stunt doubles are essential
18:05 Michelle Yeoh
21:05 Every action star uses stunt doubles, Tony Jaa, Jet Li, Bruce Lee, etc.
22:55 Conclusion