The Protector (1985)
- Starring:
- Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello, (more)
- Director(s):
- James Glickenhaus
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Protector
Although this American action film, which has little of Jackie Chan's comedic martial arts, was less successful in the U.S. than hoped, it is still a worthy effort. Chan plays Billy Wong, a New York cop whose partner is murdered by Hong Kong gangsters. His new partner is Danny Gorani (Danny Aiello). They are sent to rescue an American woman who was kidnapped and taken to Hong Kong. There, they must also stop a shipment of narcotics before it reaches the U.S. The mismatching of Chan and Aiello is reminiscent of the chemistry between Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy in the original buddy-cop film, 48 HRS. The lack of success of this enjoyable thriller was unfortunate; Chan would not make another attempt to break into the American market until 1996 with the hit Rumble in the Bronx. ~ Jonathan E. Laxamana, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 95 mins
Complete Cast of The Protector
- Jackie Chan - Billy Wong
- Roy Chiao - Mr. Ko
- Kim Bass - Stan Jones
- Saun Ellis - Laura Shapiro
- Bill Wallace - Benny Garucci
- Danny Aiello - Danny Garoni
- Victor Arnold - Police Captain
- Richard Clarke - Supt. Whitehead
- Ronan O'Casey - Police Commissioner
- Paul L. Smith - Mr. Booar
- Director(s):
- James Glickenhaus
- Writer(s):
- James Glickenhaus
- Producer(s):
- Raymond Chow, David Chan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Language, Graphic Violence, Nudity, Violence, Not For Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy, Action / Adventure
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