The Protector (1985)
The Protector is a 1985 action film directed by James Glickenhaus, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello and Roy Chiao.
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 answers
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.
When was The Protector released?
The Protector was released on 15 June 1985.
How long is The Protector?
The Protector runs 1h 34m.
Who made The Protector?
The Protector was directed by James Glickenhaus.
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