The Protector
1985, English. Directed by James Glickenhaus.
Now, New York has a new weapon - A cop with his own way of fighting crime.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Snoozefest
Your time is worth more.
5.9/10 from 215 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
WeTV
MovieMeCast & crew
- James GlickenhausDirector
- Jackie ChanBilly Wong
- Danny AielloDanny Garoni
- Roy ChiaoMr. Ko
- Sandy AlexanderGang Leader
- Victor ArnoldPolice Captain
- Kim BassStan Jones
- Irene BritoMasseuse #1
- Jesse Cameron-GlickenhausJesse Alexander
- Al CerulloHelicopter Pilot
- Mark Cheung LuiDance Coach
- Richard ClarkeSuperintendant Whitehead
- Patrick James ClarkeMichael Alexander
Details
- Released
- 15 June 1985
- Country
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Written by
- James Glickenhaus, Edward Tang
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $11M
Check ratings elsewhere
If you liked The Protector
Police Story
1985 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeFans watch both
Year of the Dragon
1985 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickFans watch both
Wanted: Dead or Alive
1987 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickFans watch both
Police Story 2
1988 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeFans watch both
Red Heat
1988 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickFans watch both
She Shoots Straight
1990 · 6.6/10
NewFans watch both
Hawkeye
1988 · 5.4/10
NewFans watch both
Lady Reporter
1989 · 6.5/10
NewFans watch both
Rent-a-Cop
1987 · 4.7/10
SnoozefestFans watch both
To Live and Die in L.A.
1985 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeFans watch both
The Protector: quick answers
Is The Protector worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 215 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Protector?
The Protector runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Protector have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Protector. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Protector suitable for kids?
The Protector is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch The Protector?
The Protector is streaming on WeTV.
What movies are like The Protector?
If you liked The Protector, try Police Story, Year of the Dragon, Wanted: Dead or Alive.
Who directed The Protector?
The Protector (1985) was directed by James Glickenhaus and stars Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello, Roy Chiao.