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The Protector
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The Protector

1985-06-15 · 94 min · ★ 5.9

Action · Crime

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.

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Production details

Directors
James Glickenhaus
Production companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Golden Way Films, Eurasia Investments
Countries
Hong Kong, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000
Revenue
USD 11,000,000

Top Cast

Jackie ChanJackie ChanBilly Wong
Danny AielloDanny AielloDanny Garoni
Roy ChiaoRoy ChiaoMr. Ko
Sandy AlexanderGang Leader
Victor ArnoldVictor ArnoldPolice Captain
Kim BassKim BassStan Jones
Irene BritoMasseuse #1
Jesse Cameron-GlickenhausJesse Alexander
Al CerulloAl CerulloHelicopter Pilot
Mark Cheung LuiMark Cheung LuiDance Coach
Richard ClarkeRichard ClarkeSuperintendant Whitehead
Patrick James ClarkePatrick James ClarkeMichael Alexander
Valerie De PenaPunk Woman
Saun EllisLaura Shapiro
Richard EpperMan in Bar
Becky Ann BakerBecky Ann BakerSamantha Alexander
Alan GibbsAlan GibbsGunman
David Ho Wing-HinDavid Ho Wing-HinKo's Bodyguard
Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangWing Chan
Moon LeeMoon LeeSoo Ling

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