


Film · Released
The Protector
“Now, New York has a new weapon - A cop with his own way of fighting crime.”
The Protector at a glance
The Protector is a 1985 action and crime film, running 1h 34m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1985-06-15
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Genres
- Action, Crime
- Director
- James Glickenhaus
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 5.9 / 10 · 217 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmBilly 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.
Cast
14 names
Jackie ChanBilly Wong
Danny AielloDanny Garoni
Roy ChiaoMr. Ko
Victor ArnoldPolice Captain
Kim BassStan Jones
Al CerulloHelicopter Pilot
Mark Cheung LuiDance Coach
Richard ClarkeSuperintendant Whitehead
Patrick James ClarkeMichael AlexanderQuestions about The Protector
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Protector in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Protector is listed on Amazon Prime Video, JustWatch TV Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Protector suitable for children?
The Protector is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Protector on PelisPlus UK?
The Protector has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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 Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug…
How long is The Protector?
The Protector runs for 1h 34m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Protector trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Official Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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