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Protocol

  • 19841984
  • PGPG
  • 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.
Play trailer1:24
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Comedy
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.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
    • Herbert Ross
  • Writers
    • Buck Henry(screenplay by)
    • Charles Shyer(story by)
    • Nancy Meyers(story by)
  • Stars
    • Goldie Hawn
    • Chris Sarandon
    • Richard Romanus
    • Herbert Ross
  • Writers
    • Buck Henry(screenplay by)
    • Charles Shyer(story by)
    • Nancy Meyers(story by)
  • Stars
    • Goldie Hawn
    • Chris Sarandon
    • Richard Romanus
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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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)
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writers
      • Buck Henry(screenplay by)
      • Charles Shyer(story by)
      • Nancy Meyers(story by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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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

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    above average comedy
    PROTOCOL(1984) Goldie Hawn, Chris Sarandon, and Richard Romanus.

    In this film, Hawn plays Sunny Davis, a ditzy cocktail waitress who becomes famous around america after she saves a man from an assassination attempt. She gets offered a job working at Washington D.C.

    This was an above average comedy, but not as good as some of Goldies' other films.(such as Overboard, Housesitter, and Seems like Old Times)But i did laugh a lot. So if you enjoy a cute comedy, I would recommend this movie.

    PROTOCOL: 6.4/10

    PG; some sexual humor, brief language, and mild violence.
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    • moviesfan11
    • Aug 11, 2003

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 1984 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Tunisia
    • Production companies
      • Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • 1 hour 36 minutes
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