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The Protector (2005)

โ€œVengeance Knows No Mercy.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 961 votes 1h 45m r ActionThrillerDramaCrime

#40 of 184 films from 2005 #520 of 2168 in action

Directed by Prachya Pinkaew ยท Written by Piyaros Thongdee, Joe Wannapin, Prachya Pinkaew, Napalee

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Overview

A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.

Cast

Tony Jaaas Kham
Petchtai Wongkamlaoas Mark
Bongkoj Khongmalaias Pla
Jin Xingas Madame Rose
Nathan Jonesas T.K.
Johnny Tri Nguyenas Johnny
Lateef Crowderas Capoeira Fighter
Jonathan Patrick Fooas Wushu Fighter
Damian de Montemasas Vincent
David Asavanondas Officer Rick
Winai Poonpermsirias Fortune Teller
Ron Smoorenburgas Kham's Opponent (uncredited)
Kittapon Wattanasinchaias Couple on the Street
Patrarin Punyanutatamas Couple on the Street

Facts

Release dateAugust 11, 2005
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Crime
Original titleเธ•เน‰เธกเธขเธณเธเธธเน‰เธ‡
LanguageTH
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$27,165,581 (4.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0427954

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ChocolateChocolate2008 ยท โ˜… 7.3 ยท 1h 33m Ong-BakOng-Bak2003 ยท โ˜… 7.2 ยท 1h 45m

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Questions

How long is The Protector?
The Protector runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is The Protector worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 961 votes, which places it #40 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 79%) and #520 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Protector?
The Protector was directed by Prachya Pinkaew. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Chocolate (2008), Ong-Bak (2003).
Who stars in The Protector?
Tony Jaa as Kham; Petchtai Wongkamlao as Mark; Bongkoj Khongmalai as Pla; Jin Xing as Madame Rose; Nathan Jones as T.K.; Johnny Tri Nguyen as Johnny.
What is The Protector rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Protector?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5272.

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