The Protector
"Now, New York has a new weapon - A cop with his own way of fighting crime."
Originally released in 1985. The Protector is a action/crime film. directed by James Glickenhaus.
Starring Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello, and Moon Lee Choi-Fung
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (195 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
- Golden Way Films Ltd.
- Eurasia Investments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Protector about?
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...
Who directed The Protector?
The Protector was directed by James Glickenhaus.
How long is The Protector?
The Protector has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Protector released?
The Protector was released on June 15, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Protector?
The main cast of The Protector includes Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello, Moon Lee Choi-Fung, Roy Chiao, Peter Yang Kwan.
Is The Protector worth watching?
The Protector has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 195 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.