The Protector(1985)
Now, New York has a new weapon - A cop with his own way of fighting crime.
The Protector Synopsis
Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate.
The Protector (1985) is a action and crime film directed by James Glickenhaus, released on June 15, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello, Roy Chiao and Sandy Alexander. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 208 ratings.
- Director:
- James Glickenhaus
- Writers:
- James Glickenhaus, Edward Tang
- Producers:
- David Chan, Leonard Ho
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Irwin
- Composer:
- Ken Thorne
- Production:
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Golden Way Films Ltd., Eurasia Investments
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $11,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Protector (1985) Trailer
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The Protector Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jackie Chan
as Billy Wong
Danny Aiello
as Danny Garoni
Roy Chiao
as Mr. Ko
- Sandy Alexander
Sandy Alexander
as Gang Leader
Victor Arnold
as Police Captain
Kim Bass
as Stan Jones
- Irene Brito
Irene Brito
as Masseuse #1
- Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus
Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus
as Jesse Alexander
Al Cerullo
as Helicopter Pilot
Mark Cheung Lui
as Dance Coach
Richard Clarke
as Superintendant Whitehead
Patrick James Clarke
as Michael Alexander
Key crew
Directed by James Glickenhaus, written by James Glickenhaus and Edward Tang, produced by David Chan and Leonard Ho.
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The Protector Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 208 ratings.
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The Protector – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Protector online?
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The Protector (1985) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, MovieMe and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Protector?
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The main cast of The Protector (1985) includes Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello, Roy Chiao, Sandy Alexander and Victor Arnold. The film was directed by James Glickenhaus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Protector released?
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The Protector was released on June 15, 1985 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Protector worth watching?
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The Protector (1985) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 208 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Protector?
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Yes. The official The Protector trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.