The US needs to convince the visiting emir Khala'ad of Othar to allow an American military base in his strategic realm. Clueless nightclub waitress Sunny Ann Davis accidentally spots and ...
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Goldie Hawn | ... | Sunny | |
| Chris Sarandon | ... | Michael Ransome | |
| Richard Romanus | ... | Emir | |
| Andre Gregory | ... | Nawaf Al Kabeer (as André Gregory) | |
| Gail Strickland | ... | Mrs. St. John | |
| Cliff De Young | ... | Hilley | |
| Keith Szarabajka | ... | Crowe | |
| Ed Begley Jr. | ... | Hassler | |
| James Staley | ... | Vice President Merck | |
| Kenneth Mars | ... | Lou | |
| Jean Smart | ... | Ella | |
| Maria O'Brien | ... | Donna | |
| Joel Brooks | ... | Ben | |
| Grainger Hines | ... | Jerry | |
| Kenneth McMillan | ... | Senator Norris | |
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The US needs to convince the visiting emir Khala'ad of Othar to allow an American military base in his strategic realm. Clueless nightclub waitress Sunny Ann Davis accidentally spots and stops a terrorist shooting at the president and his royal guest. Her naive comments charm the press, so the State Department recruits her for its Protocol. She falls in love with charming Middle East desk chief Michael Ransome, who resigns rather than help trick her into a 'contact mission' to Othar, where the emir's plan with her unexpectedly stirs a revolution. Written by KGF Vissers
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political comedy | female lead | one word title | press conference | attempted shooting |Taglines:
There's something funny going on in Washington. Goldie's about to become a diplomat.Genres:
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
21 December 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Protocolo See more »Filming Locations:
Stage 17, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA See more »Edit
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$26,300,000Company Credits
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Dolby Stereo (as Dolby Stereo® in selected cinemas)Color:
Color (Technicolor) (as Technicolor®)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Policeman: Must be one of those gay, Arab, biker, sushi bars.
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Written by David Batteau (uncredited) and Danny Sembello (uncredited)
Performed by Jeffrey Osborne
Courtesy of A & M Records
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Amanda Bearse, who made her debut in this film in a non-credited bit role, would one year later appear in a film with Chris Sarandon once again. But this time in a co-starring role with him, the comedy horror movie Fright Night (1985). See more »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. See more »Quotes
Man: What the hell is this place?Policeman: Must be one of those gay, Arab, biker, sushi bars.
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Closing credits: For you, Dad Love, Kink See more »Soundtracks
Don't StopWritten by David Batteau (uncredited) and Danny Sembello (uncredited)
Performed by Jeffrey Osborne
Courtesy of A & M Records
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"Protocol" is a hit-and-miss picture starring Goldie Hawn as a bubbly cocktail waitress who one night saves the life of a visiting Arab from an assassination attempt. The woman immediately becomes a celebrity, and gets a new job working for the U.S. Government. Will the corridors of power in our nation's capital ever be the same? Hawn is excellent as usual even though "Protocol" isn't as funny as her best film "Private Benjamin". But it's still a good movie, and I did laugh alot.
*** (out of four)