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Protector, The (2006)
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Protector, The (2006)

Genre
Action, Comedy, Thriller
Release Date
September 8, 2006
Studio
Weinstein Company, The
Official Site
http://www.theprotectormovie.com/
Genre
Action, Comedy, Thriller
Release Date
September 8, 2006
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
109 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Weinstein Company, The
Official Site
http://www.theprotectormovie.com/
Director
Prachya Pinkaew
Producer
Prachya Pinkaew, Sukanya Vongsthapat
Screenwriter
Prachya Pinkaew, Kongdej Jaturanrasamee, Napalee, Piyaros Thongdee, Joe Wannapin
Starring
  • Tony Jaa as Kham
  • Mum Jokmok
  • Xing Jing
  • Nathan Jones
  • Johnny Nguyen
  • Petchtai Wongkamlao
  • Bongkoj Khongmalai
  • Amonphan Gongtragan

From acclaimed director Prachya Pinkaew comes a pulse-pounding action spectacle that blends bone-crunching martial arts with unexpected comedic beats. Tony Jaa stars as Kham, a fiercely loyal young man who embarks on a relentless quest to recover a sacred family heirloom: a majestic elephant stolen from his rural village. When ruthless gangsters snatch the animal to fuel a high-stakes smuggling operation in Bangkok, Kham follows the trail into a dangerous underworld of corruption and violence. Armed with lightning-fast Muay Thai skills and an unshakable determination, he tears through waves of thugs and assassins, including the towering enforcer portrayed by Nathan Jones. Along the way, he forms an unlikely alliance with a bumbling tourist played by Petchtai Wongkamlao and clashes with a mysterious crime boss. The film hurtles through a series of jaw-dropping fight sequences, including a legendary four-minute continuous take that showcases Jaa’s extraordinary athleticism. With its high-octane action, darkly humorous moments, and a surprisingly heartfelt core, this R-rated thrill ride offers a visceral experience that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats from the first punch to the final showdown.