The Protector(2005)
ต้มยำกุ้ง
Vengeance Knows No Mercy.
The Protector Synopsis
A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.
The Protector (2005) is a action, crime, drama and thriller film directed by Prachya Pinkaew, released on August 11, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Bongkoj Khongmalai and Jin Xing. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 956 ratings.
- Director:
- Prachya Pinkaew
- Writers:
- Joe Wannapin, Prachya Pinkaew, Piyaros Thongdee
- Producers:
- Sukanya Vongsthapat, Prachya Pinkaew
- Cinematographer:
- Nattawut Kittikhun
- Composer:
- Jadet Chawang
- Production:
- Sahamongkolfilm, Baa-Ram-Ewe, K&K McGrath Productions
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $27,165,581
- Status:
- Released
The Protector (2005) Trailer
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The Protector Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Jaa
as Kham
Petchtai Wongkamlao
as Mark
Bongkoj Khongmalai
as Pla
Jin Xing
as Madame Rose
Nathan Jones
as T.K.
Johnny Tri Nguyen
as Johnny
Lateef Crowder
as Capoeira Fighter
Jonathan Patrick Foo
as Wushu Fighter
Damian de Montemas
as Vincent
- Winai Poonpermsiri
Winai Poonpermsiri
as Fortune Teller
David Asavanond
as Officer Rick
- Kittapon Wattanasinchai
Kittapon Wattanasinchai
as Couple on the Street
Key crew
Directed by Prachya Pinkaew, written by Joe Wannapin, Prachya Pinkaew and Piyaros Thongdee, produced by Sukanya Vongsthapat and Prachya Pinkaew.
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The Protector Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 956 ratings.
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The Protector – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Protector online?
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The Protector (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Protector?
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The main cast of The Protector (2005) includes Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Bongkoj Khongmalai, Jin Xing and Nathan Jones. The film was directed by Prachya Pinkaew. 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 August 11, 2005 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Protector worth watching?
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The Protector (2005) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 956 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama 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.