About the Book:

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This well-researched and highly entertaining biography tells Jackie Chan's fascinating life story and documents his unique brand of filmmaking. 

Jackie Chan is one of the most popular movie actors in the world, a martial arts expert, and an accomplished stuntman. Originally groomed by the Hong Kong film industry to be "the next Bruce Lee", Jackie Chan has become, through guts, talent, and dedication, a powerful force in the worldwide entertainment business. In Dying For Action: The Life and Films of Jackie Chan the author Renée Witterstaetter reveals how he gained such status and details of his personal life.

What people say:

"He totally reinvented Hong Kong cinema. He created a new film art form, mixing humor with martial arts. It was so different and unique." — Renée Witterstaetter, author of Dying For Action: The Life and Films of Jackie Chan

About the Author:

Renée Witterstaetter is the author of numerous books and feature articles, including Dying For Action: The Life and Films of Jackie Chan