The Protector (1985)
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33% of critics liked it
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53% of users liked it
(6,770 ratings)
On the eve of presenting a pair of prized elephants to the King of Thailand, a young martial arts expert and his father are shocked to discover that the beloved creatures were stolen by an international mafia syndicate, and now the determined fighter must travel to Australia to get his animals back… More On the eve of presenting a pair of prized elephants to the King of Thailand, a young martial arts expert and his father are shocked to discover that the beloved creatures were stolen by an international mafia syndicate, and now the determined fighter must travel to Australia to get his animals back in this adventure from the team behind the international action hit Ong Bak. To Kham (Tony Jaa) and his father, the elephants that they were about to present to the King of Thailand were not simply pets, but members of the family as well. When Kham learns that the criminals who stole his elephants have taken them back to their home base in Australia, the fearsome fighter vows to brave the strange new land and bring his animals back safely no matter what the cost. Upon arriving in Australia, Kham enlists the aid of Thai Police Sergeant Mark (Petchthai Wongkamlao) and pretty slave Pla (Bongkuch Kongmaili) in taking on down notorious crime boss Madame Rose (Jing Xing) and locating the animals he loves before it's too late. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- James Glickenhaus
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Aug 23, 1985 Wide
- On DVD
- Jun 4, 2002
- Studio
- Weinstein Company
Critic Reviews
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Chris Sawin, Examiner.com
The Protector wastes little time splattering blood all over the walls, but what's awkward is hearing Jackie use vulgarity so often. He says just about every cuss word you can think of and it just feels weird.
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Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star
Tony Jaa's surname is actually shortened from "JAAAAAA!" which is the sound opponents make when he snaps their tendons, cracks their skulls and pops out their eyeballs in a whirlwind of Muay Thai mayhem.
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Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Typical fun loving, acrobatic action Chan.
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John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
Jackie Chan beats up people and things blow up....If it's good enough for you, the picture works.
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Cast
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Tony Jaa
as To Kham
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Petchtai Wongkamlao
as Sergeant Mark
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Bongkoo Kongmalai
as Pla
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Jin Xing
as Madame Rose
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Johnny Tri Nguyen
as Johnny
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Nathan Jones
as T K
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Lateef Crowder
as Madame Rose's Lead Capoeira Fighter
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Jonathan Patrick Foo
as Madame Rose's Lead Wu Shu Fighter
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Amonphan Gongtragan
as Goong
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Damian De Montemas
as Vincent
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David Chatchavan Asavanod
as Officer Rick
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Sotorn Rungruaeng
as Kham's Father
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Winai Poonpermponsiri
as Fortune Teller
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Nutdanai Kong
as Kham 9 Years Old
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John Sambataro
as Por Yai Bull Elephant
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John Lamond Jr.
as Chief Inspector John Lamond
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Jackie Chan
as Billy Wong
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Danny Aiello
as Danny Garoni
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Roy Chiao
as Mr. Ko
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Victor Arnold
as Police Captain
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Kim Bass
as Stan Jones
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Richard Clarke
as Supt. Whitehead
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Saun Ellis
as Laura Shapiro
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Ronan O'Casey
as Police Commissioner
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Bill Wallace
as Benny Garucci
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Paul L. Smith
as Mr. Booar
