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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Violence, Graphic Violence, Nudity, Not For Children, Adult Language Movie Release: 1985 DVD Release: 06/04/2002 Format: DVD - Soft-Matted WSE for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 35 mins Studio: Warner Home Video Members Wishing: 6 Genres: Action, Comedy, Martial Arts, Buddy Film

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, All Movie Guide

Jackie Chan - Billy Wong
Danny Aiello - Danny Garoni
Roy Chiao - Mr. Ko
Victor Arnold - Police Captain
Kim Bass - Stan Jones

James Glickenhaus directs international action superstar Jackie Chan in The Protector, which comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English, French, and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include the theatrical trailer. This is a solid release from HBO/Rysher that will please fans of Chan as well as genre enthusiasts. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide