The Protector
2005, Thai. Directed by Prachya Pinkaew.
Vengeance Knows No Mercy.
A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Thai
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 968 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Prachya PinkaewDirector
- Tony JaaKham
- Petchtai WongkamlaoMark
- Bongkoj KhongmalaiPla
- Jin XingMadame Rose
- Nathan JonesT.K.
- Johnny Tri NguyenJohnny
- Lateef CrowderCapoeira Fighter
- Jonathan Patrick FooWushu Fighter
- Damian de MontemasVincent
- Winai PoonpermsiriFortune Teller
- David AsavanondOfficer Rick
- Kittapon WattanasinchaiCouple on the Street
Details
- Released
- 11 August 2005
- Original title
- ต้มยำกุ้ง
- Country
- Thailand, Australia
- Written by
- Piyaros Thongdee, Joe Wannapin, Prachya Pinkaew
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $27M
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The Protector: quick answers
Is The Protector worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 968 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Protector?
The Protector runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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.
What movies are like The Protector?
If you liked The Protector, try Bangkok Breaking: Heaven and Hell, The Substitute, Undisputed II: Last Man Standing.
Who directed The Protector?
The Protector (2005) was directed by Prachya Pinkaew and stars Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Bongkoj Khongmalai.