The Protector (1985)
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33% of critics liked it
(6 reviews) -
53% of users liked it
(6,770 ratings)
Although this American action film, which has little of Jackie Chan's comedic martial arts, was less successful in the U.S. than hoped, it is still a worthy effort. Chan plays Billy Wong, a New York cop whose partner is murdered by Hong Kong gangsters. His new partner is Danny Gorani (Danny… More Although this American action film, which has little of Jackie Chan's comedic martial arts, was less successful in the U.S. than hoped, it is still a worthy effort. Chan plays Billy Wong, a New York cop whose partner is murdered by Hong Kong gangsters. His new partner is Danny Gorani (Danny Aiello). They are sent to rescue an American woman who was kidnapped and taken to Hong Kong. There, they must also stop a shipment of narcotics before it reaches the U.S. The mismatching of Chan and Aiello is reminiscent of the chemistry between Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy in the original buddy-cop film, 48 HRS. The lack of success of this enjoyable thriller was unfortunate; Chan would not make another attempt to break into the American market until 1996 with the hit Rumble in the Bronx. ~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, Rovi
- Directed By
- James Glickenhaus
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Aug 23, 1985 Wide
- 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
...the quality isn't much to brag about...little in the way of bonus items.
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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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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
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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
