Rush Hour is a 1998 American buddy action comedy film directed by Brett Ratner and written by Jim Kouf and Ross LaManna, based on LaManna's story. It stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker as mismatched cops tasked with rescuing a Chinese diplomat's kidnapped daughter. Supporting actors include Tzi Ma, Tom Wilkinson, Ken Leung, Mark Rolston, Elizabeth Pea, and Rex Linn. The film, which was released on September 18, 1998, grossed over $244 million worldwide.
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