The Protector 2005

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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.

Tony Jaa

as Kham

Jin Xing

as Madame Rose

Nathan Jones

as T.K.

Johnny Tri Nguyen

as Johnny

Lateef Crowder

as Capoeira Fighter

Jonathan Patrick Foo

as Wushu Fighter

Damian de Montemas

as Vincent

Winai Poonpermsiri

as Fortune Teller

Director:

Prachya Pinkaew

Writer:

Piyaros Thongdee, Joe Wannapin, Prachya Pinkaew, Kongdej Jaturanrasmee, Napalee

Genres:

Action,Crime,Drama,Thriller

Release Date:

2005 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

105 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

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.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Protector

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Tony Jaa

as Kham

Jin Xing

as Madame Rose

Nathan Jones

as T.K.

Johnny Tri Nguyen

as Johnny

Lateef Crowder

as Capoeira Fighter

Jonathan Patrick Foo

as Wushu Fighter

Damian de Montemas

as Vincent

Winai Poonpermsiri

as Fortune Teller

David Asavanond

as Officer Rick

Kittapon Wattanasinchai

as Couple on the Street

Patrarin Punyanutatam

as Couple on the Street

Sotorn Ruangruaeng

as Kham's Father

Natdanai Kongthong

as Young Kham

Sutanai Buyaketu

as Suthep

Napat Poori

as Suthin

Jong Somjai

as Mr. Sim

Panda Likoudis

as Jimmy

Kim Nam-young

as Mini Mart Owner

Sonya Angela Schoeggl

as Asian Channel Reporter

Kimball Hyunu Pojas

as Asian Channel Cameraman

Lamond John Dundan

as Inspector

Richard O. Lowes

as Secretary General of Police Bureau

Suracha Yaemsri

as Suthep's Henchman

Kaecha Kampakdee

as Suthep's Henchman

Saikasem Kantanit

as Suthep's Henchman

Sakchai Yukhachen

as Suthep's Henchman

Udorn Takulkaew

as Suthep's Henchman

Jakkee Buaban

as Suthep's Henchman During Songkran Day

Chatmongkol Puttraksa

as Suthep's Henchman During Songkran Day

Pornpatan Toonbua

as Suthep's Henchman During Songkran Day

Manop Chaisri

as Suthep's Henchman During Songkran Day

Don Ferguson

as Johnny's Henchman

Erik Markus Schuetz

as Johnny's Henchman

Kittiwut Jeannaipanich

as Johnny's Henchman

Pattama Punnawanichsiri

as Johnny's Henchman

Watson Wisuwan

as Johnny's Henchman

Pichet Laetaisong

as Johnny's Henchman

Tanapol Chuksrida

as Johnny's Henchman

Mongkol Kaimook

as Johnny's Henchman

Daniel O'Neill

as Vincent's Henchman

Colin Stevens

as Vincent's Henchman

Dean Alexandrou

as Vincent's Henchman

Gianni Belfiore

as Vincent's Henchman

Rene Minkwitz

as Fortune Teller's Henchman

Heinz Ollesch

as Fortune Teller's Henchman

Phil Pfister

as Fortune Teller's Henchman

Surasak Chaiat

as Suthep's Friend

Kittipat Chainuvat

as Suthep's Friend

Chalongsak Sirimahasal

as Suthep's Friend

Somsak Tuangmukda

as Suthep's Friend

Saharath Suapsua

as Gangster

Chairath Raksangun

as Gangster

Yupa Gingjarn

as Market Trader

Nuttagarn Sangsawang

as Market Trader

Richara Phanomrat

as Blind Folded Boxer

Sarunyu Chumsuk

as Blind Folded Boxer

Apichart Hanbang

as Boxing Referee

Pattadol Atimokkakul

as Children Plying with Elephants in Water

Peradol Atimokkakul

as Children Plying with Elephants in Water

Jeatjumnong Jongjaingam

as Children Plying with Elephants in Water

Apinun Paengdee

as Children Plying with Elephants in Water

Korakoj Kairak

as Children Plying with Elephants in Water

Akekasith Kongsith

as Children Plying with Elephants in Water

Akekarath Wongma

as Children Plying with Elephants in Water

Akkaradej Mepathang

as Children Plying with Elephants in Water

Kanchan Numwat

as Master of Oracle Ceremony

Poon Samsri

as Musician

Sumpal Prasande

as Musician

Neouy Sutaitorn

as Musician

Vichanon Mhaipom

as Musician

Somchai Keawlert

as Musician

Thongchai Samsri

as Musician

Pirote Kob-u

as Musician

Tanita Karngngam

as Thai Dancer

Salwarak Chanasuk

as Thai Dancer

Sudarat Pimdee

as Thai Dancer

Gerawan Wangsan

as Thai Dancer

Puangpaka Poontave

as Thai Dancer

Sompong Surath

as The Jaturungkabarn

Surachet Sukboonsong

as The Jaturungkabarn

Winai Yodjaidee

as The Jaturungkabarn

Kasem Promdontee

as The Jaturungkabarn

Ornsiri Kunrajarya

as Singer in Safehouse

Sutin Latthi

as Band

Nimponth Chaisirikul

as Gangster's Master

Jintana Aromyen

as Massage Girl

Jampagar Sriboonruang

as Mango Vendor

Andrew Tate

as Policeman

Sok Pong

as Passerby at Sydney Airport

Hukuang Saepu

as Committee Member

Pisek Rasanapinij

as Committee Member

Somkieat Duangpipornnate

as Committee Member

Jarun Yattanaseth

as Committee Member

Prasong Siriakkanon

as Committee Member

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