Jackie Chan,the stunt master, retires from action roles

Jackie Chan, popularly known for his real life stunts in action movies, has announced his retirement as an action star, saying he is too old for stunts and the world is “too violent”.
 Speaking in Cannes, Chan said that his latest Hollywood movie, Chinese Zodiac, would be the last time he would be seen in a leading action role.
 “This is my last action film,” he said. “I tell you, I’m not young any more. I’m really, really tired. And the world is too violent right now. It’s a dilemma – I like action but I don’t like violence.”

Chan has been talking of retirement for the past couple of years but said today that this time he really means it. Chinese Zodiac is Chan’s 100th film and features an international cast.
 58 year-old Jackie Chan, born Chan Kong-sang made the first Police Story film in 1985, a US-influenced action comedy in which Chan performed a number of dangerous stunts. It was named the “Best Film” at the 1986 Hong Kong Film Awards