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The Accidental Spy poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 49.9 / 100
2001·Action / Comedy / Crime·1h 27m

THE ACCIDENTAL SPY

“Ordinary Guy, Extraordinary Spy.”

A fun-filled story about an ordinary guy about to kick into an action-packed adventure. Jackie Chan plays a bored and unsuccessful salesman who never thought his life would amount to anything. All that changes one day when he becomes an instant hero by foiling an attempted bank robbery.

Above the Line
Teddy Chan·DirectorIvy Ho·ScreenplayHorace Wong Wing-Hang·Director of PhotographyPeter Kam Pau-Tat·Original Music ComposerEric Kwong Chi-Leung·Editor
Cast
Jackie Chan·Buck YuanEric Tsang Chi-Wai·Many LiuVivian Hsu·YongWu Hsing-Guo·Mr. Zen / Lee Sang-ZenMin Kim·Carmen WongAlfred Cheung Kin-Ting·Cheung the LawyerLillian Ho Ga-Lai·CandiceCheung Tat-Ming·StanPoon Hang-Sang·Rich Gym CustomerPaulyn Sun·Wife of Rich Gym Customer
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Teddy Chan·Director
Writing· 1
Ivy Ho·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Horace Wong Wing-Hang·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Eric Kwong Chi-Leung·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Peter Kam Pau-Tat·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Yusuf Pişkin·Makeup & Hair Assistant
Production· 2
Raymond Chow·ProducerJackie Chan·Producer
Other Departments· 6
Yusuf Pişkin·Stunt DoubleJackie Tang·Visual Effects DirectorGordon Alexander·StuntsJackie Chan·StuntsScott Adkins·StuntsStephen Tung Wai·Stunts
By the Numbers
49.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$790K
ROI -97%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Accidental Spy's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#A05000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Action Packed, Adventurous, Exciting
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features Jackie Chan prominently in the foreground, smiling and clenching his fists, with three other figures behind him. To his left, a blonde woman”

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Key Elements
GunWalkie TalkieFighter JetsParachutesWatch
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Golden, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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