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The Protector

  • 1985
  • R
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
4.9K
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Jackie Chan in The Protector (1985)
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Two New York City cops, Billy Wong and Danny Garoni, head to Hong Kong after the daughter of a rich businessman is kidnapped by the drug lord, Mr. Ko.Two New York City cops, Billy Wong and Danny Garoni, head to Hong Kong after the daughter of a rich businessman is kidnapped by the drug lord, Mr. Ko.Two New York City cops, Billy Wong and Danny Garoni, head to Hong Kong after the daughter of a rich businessman is kidnapped by the drug lord, Mr. Ko.

  • Director
    • James Glickenhaus
  • Writers
    • James Glickenhaus
    • King Sang Tang
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Danny Aiello
    • Sandy Alexander
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    4.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Glickenhaus
    • Writers
      • James Glickenhaus
      • King Sang Tang
    • Stars
      • Jackie Chan
      • Danny Aiello
      • Sandy Alexander
    • 44User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
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    Top cast

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    Jackie Chan
    Jackie Chan
    • Billy Wong
    Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello
    • Danny Garoni
    Sandy Alexander
    • Gang Leader
    Victor Arnold
    Victor Arnold
    • Police Captain
    Kim Bass
    Kim Bass
    • Stan Jones
    Irene Britto
    • Masseuse #1
    Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus
    Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus
    • Jesse Alexander
    Al Cerullo
    Al Cerullo
    • Helicopter Pilot
    Roy Chiao
    Roy Chiao
    • Mr. Ko
    Richard Clarke
    • Superintendant Whitehead
    Patrick James Clarke
    • Michael Alexander
    Ron Dandrea
    • Martin Shapiro
    Valerie De Pena
    • Punk Woman
    Saun Ellis
    Saun Ellis
    • Laura Shapiro
    Richard Epper
    • Man in Bar
    Chu Man Fung
    • Boat Boy
    Becky Ann Baker
    Becky Ann Baker
    • Samantha Alexander
    • (as Becky Gelke)
    Alan Gibbs
    Alan Gibbs
    • Gunman
    • Director
      • James Glickenhaus
    • Writers
      • James Glickenhaus
      • King Sang Tang(Hong Kong version)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Golden Harvest hired Director James Glickenhaus after his success with movies such as The Exterminator (1980), but rifts began to surface between Glickenhaus and Jackie Chan and his team during shooting. This would lead to Chan re-shooting sections of the movie for an alternate Asian release version of the movie.
    • Goofs
      In the boat chase scene, the camera helicopter's shadow is seen on the water.
    • Quotes

      Billy Wong: Give me the fucking keys

    • Alternate versions
      The Japanese cut of the film, footage-wise, is virtually identical to the Hong Kong cut. However, the scenes in New York maintain their English dialogue, while the scenes that take place in Hong Kong (which is the bulk of the film) are in Cantonese. The biggest difference is that the Japanese cut is the only version to contain an end credits outtakes montage. This version has been available on laserdisc as well as a 2014 Japanese "Extreme Edition" blu-ray.
    • Connections
      Edited into New Kid in town (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Night Wind
      Courtesy of WEA Records

      Composed by James Wong

      Performed by Sally Yeh

    User reviews44

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    7/10
    Gets A Bad Rap.
    This movie is a lot better than people say it is. Sure, it's not a typical Jackie Chan movie, but it's good anyway. It has lots of action and is better than most of the buddy cop movies of the 1980's. Don't expect this to be like all of his other movies and you may like it. I did.
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    • magilvilla
    • Nov 15, 1999

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    • What are the differences between the HK Version and the Extended Japanese Version?
    • What are the differences between the old R-Rated US-cut and the Uncensored US-cut?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hong Kong
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Der Protector
    • Filming locations
      • Hong Kong, China
    • Production companies
      • Eurasia Investments
      • Golden Harvest Company
      • Golden Way Films Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $981,817
    • Gross worldwide
      • $981,817
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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