United Kingdom, May 29 -- Jackie Chan wanted to "give up" his acting dreams before seeing 'Karate Kid' and 'Rocky'.

The 71-year-old movie legend - who plays kung fu mentor Mr. Han in new movie 'Karate Kid: Legends' - has opened up on how the original 1984 film inspired him to keep going with his own Hollywood dreams.

He told Extra: "This year, I'm in the film industry 64 years.

"I remember when I was a stunt guy, at that time, action movie not popular anymore. We don't know what to do. I try to give up.

"Then, when the 'Karate Kid' coming, I went with some friends, we buy the ticket, we go see it. And when I see it, I see the energy, I see the positive message, then I think, 'I should not give up. Life knock me down, I get back up.' ...