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Chapter 488 The American Police Also Watch "Police Story"

Just like in "Police Story", various promotional advertisements of Jackie Chan wearing a police uniform and riding a police motorcycle appeared in front of major police stations in Hong Kong in just half a month.Especially where the headquarters of the ICAC is located in Hutchison Building, the billboard with a huge photo of Jackie Chan directly blocks the lighting of the third floor, for fear that others will not know the super police.

Of course, the Hong Kong police are not limited to making fuss on the surface. In conjunction with the popular screening of "Police Story", the Hong Kong police fully cooperated with the ICAC to carry out self-reflection and inspection work. At this time, the amnesty issued by the Hong Kong Governor also played a certain role. Many policemen with previous convictions have begun to change their minds. In fact, it is impossible for them not to change their ways. Everyone in the police station is conducting self-reflection and strives to be a good policeman like Chen Jiaju. If you don’t behave positively, you may be fired directly. .

The Hong Kong government subsequently adopted related measures, such as increasing the salaries, subsidies, and overtime pay of front-line police officers.

If you walk on the streets of Hong Kong, you will be surprised to find that the policemen who used to have fierce faces are now very friendly, and even take the initiative to help citizens in difficulties. The tiger is fierce and energetic.

The citizens also quickly discovered such a strange phenomenon. They were not quite used to it at first, thinking that the policemen were just putting on a show, but after a month, the policemen still maintained such a work style, which surprised the citizens.

"A movie has completely changed the corrupt Hong Kong police, and the magical influence of "Police Story" cannot be ignored."

"Good medicine has always been bitter, but this time "Police Story" taught Hong Kong policemen a vivid lesson amidst laughter and applause. This is the social influence brought by a good movie."

"The Hong Kong police have changed their faces, and everyone is vying to be Chan Ka Kui."

"According to the investigation of this newspaper, most of the citizens are very satisfied with the reform of the police circle. At the same time, they are grateful to Mr. Wang Xiaohu of Xiehe Company. It is he who made the citizens regain their confidence in the police and the Hong Kong government."

The major newspapers in Hong Kong have also paid attention to the changes in the Hong Kong police circle, and have reported on various measures taken by the Hong Kong police during this period. We all admit that "Police Story" played a huge role in it.

Sir MacLehose, Governor of Hong Kong, was very pleased that a film brought such good and such a huge influence. At the end of the month, he wrote in his report to the British government: Films have played an inestimable role in the stable development of society. The role, since the release of "Police Story", the police force has taken on a new look. The police have not received any complaints within a month. Apart from routine investigations, the staff of the ICAC have not conducted relevant investigations on other police officers. Social crimes The rate is obviously declining. Tiger Wang is very cooperative with the government's propaganda work. I think his social influence has surpassed his own influence in the entertainment industry. Therefore, I recommend him to Her Majesty the Queen as my knight of the British Empire
Wang Xiaohu didn't know at all that the Governor of Hong Kong recommended him to be a Jazz. At this time, he was leisurely watching the North American box office statistics that Winterdur sent from Los Angeles in the office.

In the past half a month, "Police Story" was screened in 700 theaters in North America. At the beginning, American audiences were not very interested in Jackie Chan, because in their minds, Jackie Chan's style was not popular, and they liked it. The movie was in the style of Bruce Lee and Wang Xiaohu, so the attendance rate was not very high. Twentieth Century Fox even wanted to withdraw the movie.

However, after seeing such embarrassing phenomenon, a senior American policeman broke the deadlock logically, because this American policeman is a fan of Chinese Kung Fu and a die-hard movie fan of Wang Xiaohu. After walking out of the theater, this American policeman Cops began recommending Police Story to their colleagues.

"Joe, go to Jack Chen's "Police Story". It's a very good movie. I have never seen such a desperate Asian policeman. God, you know how backward the country is in Asia, but the image of the policeman he created is not Makes me feel incredibly real!"

Colleagues didn't believe it at the beginning, because who could be better than Bruce Lee and Wang Xiaohu, they were dragged into the cinema not far away, but the film completely attracted these policemen from the very beginning, one by one in the theater regardless The applause of the image was not enough. After watching the film, they found out that it was Tiger Wang's work, and they recommended it to their colleagues, friends, and family members after they left the theater.

"Tiger Wang made a police story, hey, the action they designed is too thrilling, I never"

After the word of mouth of the policemen, this movie, which is not very popular in Hollywood, turned out to be popular under the spontaneous drive of the policemen. It is a big gimmick for the policemen to watch "Police Story". Dozens of San Francisco Several senior officers also watched the movie. There is a saying that "a layman watches the excitement, an insider watches the way." After watching the movie, the senior police officers praised the movie, and one even called the Concorde American branch directly, intending to invite Tiger Wang and Jack Chen (Jackie Chan's English name) came to the United States to meet.

So this film, which should have been withdrawn from theaters, caused enough sensation in North America, and the box office also soared to record highs. In just 7 days, in just one week, "Police Story" earned 800 million U.S. dollars, making it the most popular movie in the world. Winterdur, who was considering whether to inform Wang Xiaohu of the bad news, was greatly encouraged, and Twentieth Century Fox also thought about increasing its publicity efforts, expanding the original 300 theaters to 700, and Winterdur's phone rang every day Incessantly, other film companies also told Wen that they were willing to represent "Police Story".

"Boss, you have to come here. The senior police in San Francisco and Los Angeles have urged you three times!" Winterdur said on the phone: "If you don't come again, I may be invited to drink coffee by them , you know, the coffee in the police station is not very good."

"Well, thank the American police for their kind invitation. I will rush to Los Angeles to attend the appointment in the near future." Wang Xiaohu said after thinking for a while, "How about the matter that I asked you to handle?"

"Which one are you talking about?" Winter Duo paused and said, "I remember that you have arranged many things, boss, the most important of which is to contact the author of "First Blood", right?"

"That's right, that's the matter." Wang Xiaohu said in a serious tone, "I don't want to hear bad news!"

"Oh, I'm sorry, boss, I have already dealt with this matter. The author of "First Blood" is David Merrell. I only found it a week ago. Boss, do you know that this It was very hard to find someone, and it took me a lot of relationships to dig him out."

"Hehe, you've worked hard, Old Wen! I'll give you a big red envelope when I'm thinking about it!" Wang Xiaohu laughed and said, "How's the result of the negotiation?"

"It's not very ideal. David Murray took his novel to find investors a few years ago, and several film companies have read the novel and thought it was worth filming, but David Murray The copyright of the adaptation requested by Dore exceeded their expectations, so no one has decided to invest yet.” Winterdure said gloomily, “I think boss, if you hear the cost of the adaptation, you will definitely reject it. A book reflecting the Vietnam War period The novel actually asks for 200 million US dollars, David Merrell is simply poor and crazy!"

"Two million US dollars?" Wang Xiaohu frowned first. This amount is indeed quite a lot. After all, he only bought "Jaws" for a mere US$200. But what about two million US dollars?You must know that "First Blood" is a box office vampire.

"Yes, boss, are you going to give up after hearing this?"

"NO, NO, listen to me, old Wen, 200 million is 200 million, you can continue to communicate with Mr. David Merrell to see if you can lower this price, I know you are very good at this , if you can lower the price, I will give you another big red envelope, how about it?"

"Good idea!" Winterdur hung up the phone, and Wang Xiaohu also heaved a long sigh of relief. Fortunately, no one preempted it. If someone bought the right to adapt it, he would buy it at all costs. .

In mid-October 1977, Sir MacLehose, the governor of Hong Kong, personally awarded a pennant to Concord Film Company, and also sent a red envelope to each of the crew of "Police Story", thanking Concord for the positive image of the Hong Kong police, and thanking Wang Xiaohu , Jackie Chan and others made contributions to this.

During the chat, Sir MacLehose said to Wang Xiaohu: "Tiger, from a personal point of view, I really appreciate you helping me so hard this time. You must know that I have been troubled by the internal problems of the police. , and it really amazes me that just one of your films has changed the public’s perception of the police.”

"Sir, you must not say that. Without your determination, even if my film is wonderful, it will not have such a good effect. It should be that we have taken the light of the government. This is a win-win situation in itself! "

Taking credit without being arrogant, and even knowing how to be humble, made MacLehose appreciate Wang Xiaohu even more, "Tiger, you are becoming more and more gentlemanly."

"Thank you for your compliment. I think I just did what all Hong Kong people should do." Wang Xiaohu said with a smile. Although these words made him feel sick, there was nothing he could do about it. Woolen cloth.
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