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Protocol

  • 1984
  • PG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
5.1K
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Protocol (1984)
A woman (Goldie Hawn) saves life of Emir of Ohtar (Richard Romanus) in Washington.
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A woman (Goldie Hawn) saves life of Emir of Ohtar (Richard Romanus) in Washington.A woman (Goldie Hawn) saves life of Emir of Ohtar (Richard Romanus) in Washington.A woman (Goldie Hawn) saves life of Emir of Ohtar (Richard Romanus) in Washington.

  • Director
    • Herbert Ross
  • Writers
    • Buck Henry
    • Charles Shyer
    • Nancy Meyers
  • Stars
    • Goldie Hawn
    • Chris Sarandon
    • Richard Romanus
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    5.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writers
      • Buck Henry
      • Charles Shyer
      • Nancy Meyers
    • Stars
      • Goldie Hawn
      • Chris Sarandon
      • Richard Romanus
    • 32User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Goldie Hawn
    Goldie Hawn
    • Sunny
    Chris Sarandon
    Chris Sarandon
    • Michael Ransome
    Richard Romanus
    Richard Romanus
    • Emir
    Andre Gregory
    Andre Gregory
    • Nawaf Al Kabeer
    • (as André Gregory)
    Gail Strickland
    Gail Strickland
    • Mrs. St. John
    Cliff De Young
    Cliff De Young
    • Hilley
    Keith Szarabajka
    Keith Szarabajka
    • Crowe
    Ed Begley Jr.
    Ed Begley Jr.
    • Hassler
    James Staley
    James Staley
    • Vice President Merck
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • Lou
    Jean Smart
    Jean Smart
    • Ella
    Maria O'Brien
    Maria O'Brien
    • Donna
    Joel Brooks
    Joel Brooks
    • Ben
    Grainger Hines
    Grainger Hines
    • Jerry
    Kenneth McMillan
    Kenneth McMillan
    • Senator Norris
    Richard Hamilton
    Richard Hamilton
    • Mr. Davis
    Mary Carver
    Mary Carver
    • Mrs. Davis
    Jack Diamond
    • Jimmy
    • (as Jack Ross Obney)
    • Director
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writers
      • Buck Henry
      • Charles Shyer
      • Nancy Meyers
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to "Time Out", "Buck Henry's screenplay borrows freely from both Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and Born Yesterday (1950)".
    • Goofs
      When Sunny, while in the Middle East, runs for her life toward the OH-58 helicopter that is sitting there shut down, she appears to be 30 to 50 feet from it. By the time she reaches it and gets inside it lifts off and takes her to safety. A helicopter cannot be started and flown in a matter of a few seconds. It would probably take about 30 seconds to get it running and ready for lift off.
    • Quotes

      Senator Norris: Sunny, the purpose of this hearing is to find out who was responsible. If you give us a name...

      Sunny Davis: No, sir, I'm sorry, I can't do that.

      Senator Norris: You can't... Why not?

      Sunny Davis: Because *I'm* responsible.

      [crowd starts to murmur loudly]

      Sunny Davis: [continues] Do you know what my dad says? He says that if you let a guy sell you a diamond ring for only ten cents, the chances are you own a diamond ring not worth a dime. Well, I bought the whole mine. I thought I was getting a free ride - or at least a real cheap one. And I really have to thank them for that. I mean the people who sold it to me, I mean.

    • Crazy credits
      Closing credits: For you, Dad Love, Kink
    • Connections
      Featured in 100 Years of Comedy (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      The Glamorous Life
      Written by Prince (uncredited)

      Performed by Sheila E.

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc.

      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews32

    Review
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    Featured review
    9/10
    Aw, Heck. This is a fun movie and nothing else!
    This is a feel-good movie and nothing more. And for that, it is great fun to watch. Sure it skims over political issues. But so what? I am sure she wasn't trying to make 'Good Night and Good Luck' here. Let's not try to make it anything else but what it is...light fare.

    And very enjoyable at that!

    Do we remember what 1984 was like? We've become very sophisticated according to the media as far as what we watch or not. I tend to differ on this point. Goldie knew this was fun-fluff and she went ahead and did it.

    Like her lightest fare: Protocol, Overboard, Housesitter, Wildcats, Private Benjamin, Seems Like Old Times, Foul Play, Death Becomes Her, First Wives Club and the remake of Out-of-Towners, GOLDIE knows what she is doing...she plays every role for the camp that you can get out of it! Goldie just knows herself really well, and she knows what she can do really well.

    She has always made me laugh cheerfully and innocently. I loved her in Laugh-In and every thing she's ever been in. She has never tried to be anything else but who she is...and that's that bubbling, giggly, girl next door who happens to be very pretty and has a smile and a laugh that will always endear me and remind me that life is pretty short and you've just got to lighten up because before you know it...you are old, wrinkled and suffering from one of life's inevitable ailments. If it even comes that late.

    I appreciate Goldie for what she is: a lovable, comic actress.
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    • Enrique-Sanchez-56
    • Feb 2, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Protocol - Alles tanzt nach meiner Pfeife
    • Filming locations
      • Tunisia
    • Production companies
      • Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,186,631
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,427,840
      • Dec 25, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,186,631
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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