# The Protector (1985)

> A New York detective and his mismatched partner follow a kidnapping case into Hong Kong, colliding with a drug kingpin through explosive action and comic chaos.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/30017

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Action, Crime
- Director: James Glickenhaus
- Cast: Jackie Chan, Danny Aiello, Roy Chiao, Sandy Alexander, Victor Arnold, Kim Bass, Irene Brito, Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089847/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: kinetic, irreverent, tongue in cheek, action movie night, jackie chan marathon

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