Jackie Chan Says One Scene Terrified Him Like Nothing Else

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Jackie Chan says a scene from his 1998 movie, *Who Am I?*, frightened him more than nearly any other moment in his entire acting career.

The actor, known for his action roles, shared that performing one particular stunt was terrifying, putting his life at risk during filming.

Chan prepared for a dangerous stunt by spending days on a rooftop, 20 stories high. He planned to slide down a steep, glass wall – at a 45-degree angle – headfirst, relying on hidden cables for safety.

Jackie Chan has said that one stunt was the most frightening of his entire career. It involved standing on a rooftop for days, looking down from a height of 20 stories, and psyching himself up to jump. He then slid down a steep, glass wall – a 45-degree angle – relying on a hidden cable for safety.

— Emir Han (@RealEmirHan) October 18, 2025

“Who Am I?” is a Hong Kong action comedy starring and co-directed by Jackie Chan, alongside Benny Chan. Jackie Chan also collaborated on the screenplay with Susan Chan and Lee Reynolds.

I remember when *Mr. Nice Guy* came out, and then, not long after, on January 17, 1998, Jackie Chan released another movie – this one was also in English! It was his second time doing a film primarily in English, which was really exciting for me as a fan.

In 1996, deep within the South African jungles, a team of international soldiers – known as the Special Force Unit – abducted a group of scientists. These scientists were studying a hazardous substance found inside a meteorite.

Jackie Chan stars as a Hong Kong resident unexpectedly involved in a dangerous situation. At the same time, the CIA is trying to figure out who kidnapped someone, not realizing that a CIA agent and a former general are secretly responsible, motivated by their own selfish interests.

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2025-10-20 11:14