For example, the scene where Inspector Lee accidentally grabs Detective Johnson's ( Elizabeth Peña) breasts is a reference to Jackie Chan's film Mr. Director Brett Ratner, a big fan of Jackie Chan's Hong Kong movies, felt that American audiences would not be familiar with the jokes in Jackie's other movies, and deliberately re-used some of his gags. Chris Tucker was finally chosen for the part. Martin Lawrence was originally considered for the role of James Carter.
Rush Hour was released on September 18, 1998, grossing $245,300,000 worldwide.
