The Protector(1985)
“Now, New York has a new weapon - A cop with his own way of fighting crime.”
Overview
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.
Director
James Glickenhaus
Studio
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
Jackie Chan
as Billy Wong
Danny Aiello
as Danny Garoni
Roy Chiao
as Mr. Ko
Sandy Alexander
as Gang Leader
Victor Arnold
as Police Captain
Kim Bass
as Stan Jones
Irene Brito
as Masseuse #1
Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus
as Jesse Alexander
Al Cerullo
as Helicopter Pilot
Mark Cheung Lui
as Dance Coach
Richard Clarke
as Superintendant Whitehead
Patrick James Clarke
as Michael Alexander
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest • Golden Way Films Ltd. • Eurasia Investments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Protector?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Protector (1985).
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 kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate.
Who directed The Protector?▼
The Protector was directed by James Glickenhaus and released in 1985. It is a action, crime film.
How long is The Protector?▼
The Protector has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in The Protector?▼
The cast of The Protector includes Jackie Chan as Billy Wong, Danny Aiello as Danny Garoni, Roy Chiao as Mr. Ko, Sandy Alexander as Gang Leader, Victor Arnold as Police Captain and more.
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