Rush Hour

Ambassador Han (played by Tzi Ma) presided over the crackdown of the smuggling activities of the Zhongtao criminal group before being stationed in the United States, and he was resented by his enemies for this. In the United States, Zhong Tao ordered his men to kidnap Ambassador Han's daughter Suyang (Julia Hsu) and extort a ransom of US$50 million. After hearing the news, the FBI launched a comprehensive investigation. Ambassador Han was worried about the efficiency of the US side and insisted on sending his old partner from Hong Kong, Inspector Li (Jackie Chan), to assist. In order to prevent Lee from solving the case first, the FBI sends Detective Carter (Chris Tucker), a troubled detective from the Los Angeles Police Department, as Lee's partner. Carter's style is flamboyant and high-profile, while Li's style is extraordinary, low-key and cautious. This temporary East-West partnership caused many misunderstandings and jokes. But as crises occur one after another, the two gradually develop a tacit understanding. Will their rescue operation ultimately succeed? The film won the 1999 Latin Media Arts Award for Best Actress (Elizabeth Peña) and the 1999 MTV Movie Award for Best Screen Show.