The Protector 1985
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatBilly 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Billy Wong
as Danny Garoni
as Soo Ling
as Mr. Ko
as Lee Hing
as May Fung Ho / Sally
as Benny Garrucci
as
as (uncredited)
as Gang Leader
Director:
Writer:
James Glickenhaus, Edward Tang
Stars:
Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello, Moon Lee Choi-Fung, Roy Chiao, Peter Yang Kwan, Sally Yeh, Bill Wallace, Shum Wai, Lee Hoi-Sang, Sandy Alexander,
Genres:
Action,Crime
Release Date:
1985 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
94 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Protector
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Billy Wong
as Danny Garoni
as Soo Ling
as Mr. Ko
as Lee Hing
as May Fung Ho / Sally
as Benny Garrucci
as
as (uncredited)
as Gang Leader
as Police Captain
as Masseuse #1
as Jesse Alexander
as Helicopter Pilot
as Superintendant Whitehead
as Michael Alexander
as Martin Shapiro
as Punk Woman
as Laura Shapiro
as Man in Bar
as Samantha Alexander
as Gunman
as Marina Attendant
as Police Commissioner
as Ko's Pilot
as Hood #2
as Truck Driver
as Stan Jones
as (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as
as Mr. Booar (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Huge Hood
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