First Look: Jackie Chan in 1911

Jackie Chan's 1911 is based on the Xinhai Revolution or the revolution of 1911. The historical drama film is a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution. The film also marks the century of Jackie Chan's films.

  • Jackie Chan's <i>1911</i> is based on the Xinhai Revolution or the revolution of 1911. The historical drama film is a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution. The film also marks the century of Jackie Chan's films.
    Jackie Chan's 1911 is based on the Xinhai Revolution or the revolution of 1911. The historical drama film is a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution. The film also marks the century of Jackie Chan's films.
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  • The film tells the story of China at the beginning of the 20th century, a time when it was in a state of crisis.
    The film tells the story of China at the beginning of the 20th century, a time when it was in a state of crisis.
  • At the time of this turmoil, the country is split into warring factions.
    At the time of this turmoil, the country is split into warring factions.
  • With the citizens beginning to revolt, the ruling dynasty, Qings, create a powerful, modern army to quash any rebellion.
    With the citizens beginning to revolt, the ruling dynasty, Qings, create a powerful, modern army to quash any rebellion.
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  • The film also tells the story of the founding of the Republic of China as Sun Yat-sen's forces overthrow the Qing dynasty.
    The film also tells the story of the founding of the Republic of China as Sun Yat-sen's forces overthrow the Qing dynasty.
  • Besides starring in it, Jackie is also the executive producer and director of the film.
    Besides starring in it, Jackie is also the executive producer and director of the film.
  • The film also stars Li Bingbing, Winston Chao, Joan Chen and Hu Ge besides Jackie's son Jaycee Chan.
    The film also stars Li Bingbing, Winston Chao, Joan Chen and Hu Ge besides Jackie's son Jaycee Chan.
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  • The film will open at the 24th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 22, 2011.
    The film will open at the 24th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 22, 2011.
  • The film's production was completed on a tight schedule. The production started on September 29, 2010 in Fuxin, Liaoning and was wrapped up in Sanya, Hainan by March 20, 2011.
    The film's production was completed on a tight schedule. The production started on September 29, 2010 in Fuxin, Liaoning and was wrapped up in Sanya, Hainan by March 20, 2011.
  • The film opened on September 23, 2011 in China and on September 29, 2011 in Hong Kong to mixed reviews.
    The film opened on September 23, 2011 in China and on September 29, 2011 in Hong Kong to mixed reviews.
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  • This film might be Jackie 100th but the seasoned actor is debuting in the role of a revolutionary in the film.
    This film might be Jackie 100th but the seasoned actor is debuting in the role of a revolutionary in the film.
  • Many believe the film is a shift from usual Jackie Chan films. The veteran on his part will look to show off some of his dramatic acting chops instead of his lethal combat moves otherwise on display. <br><br> Here's wishing the film a happy and momentous outing.
    Many believe the film is a shift from usual Jackie Chan films. The veteran on his part will look to show off some of his dramatic acting chops instead of his lethal combat moves otherwise on display.

    Here's wishing the film a happy and momentous outing.