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The Protector

  • 19851985
  • 1212
  • 1h 31min
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
4.4K
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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.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
4.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • James Glickenhaus
  • Writers
    • James Glickenhaus
    • King Sang Tang(Hong Kong version)
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Danny Aiello
    • Sandy Alexander
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  • Director
    • James Glickenhaus
  • Writers
    • James Glickenhaus
    • King Sang Tang(Hong Kong version)
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Danny Aiello
    • Sandy Alexander
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    • 39User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
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    Jackie Chan
    Jackie Chan
    • Billy Wongas Billy Wong
    Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello
    • Danny Garonias Danny Garoni
    Sandy Alexander
    • Gang Leaderas Gang Leader
    Victor Arnold
    Victor Arnold
    • Police Captainas Police Captain
    Kim Bass
    Kim Bass
    • Stan Jonesas Stan Jones
    Irene Britto
    • Masseuse #1as Masseuse #1
    Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus
    Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus
    • Jesse Alexanderas Jesse Alexander
    Al Cerullo
    Al Cerullo
    • Helicopter Pilotas Helicopter Pilot
    Roy Chiao
    Roy Chiao
    • Mr. Koas Mr. Ko
    Richard Clarke
    • Superintendant Whiteheadas Superintendant Whitehead
    Patrick James Clarke
    • Michael Alexanderas Michael Alexander
    Ron Dandrea
    • Martin Shapiroas Martin Shapiro
    Valerie De Pena
    • Punk Womanas Punk Woman
    Saun Ellis
    Saun Ellis
    • Laura Shapiroas Laura Shapiro
    Richard Epper
    • Man in Baras Man in Bar
    Chu Man Fung
    • Boat Boyas Boat Boy
    Becky Ann Baker
    Becky Ann Baker
    • Samantha Alexanderas Samantha Alexander
    • (as Becky Gelke)
    Alan Gibbs
    Alan Gibbs
    • Gunmanas Gunman
    • Director
      • James Glickenhaus
    • Writers
      • James Glickenhaus
      • King Sang Tang(Hong Kong version)
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    Storyline

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    Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate. Once in Hong Kong, the pair causes no end of trouble for both Mr. Ko and the local authorities. —Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
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    • Taglines
      • Now, New York has a new weapon - A cop with his own way of fighting crime
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 12
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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: [to Danny] Beware of Hong Kong mosquito with high heels.

    • 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 Chu dao gui jing (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Night Wind
      Courtesy of WEA Records

      Composed by James Wong

      Performed by Sally Yeh

    User reviews39

    Review
    Top review
    Wow!
    This movie was so good. People wrote that this movie sucks and stuff but they are dead wrong this movie has lots of action and some classic stunts from the master hismself Jackie Chan. This movie is also kind of a drama but mostly action and some comedy. Also has a great fight scene at he end.
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    • Nick_Vorobyov
    • Jun 20, 2001

    FAQ2

    • 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
      • March 6, 1986 (Netherlands)
    • 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
      • 1h 31min
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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