The Protector (2005)
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- R
- 1h 51min
- Action, Crime
- 08 Sep 2006 (USA)
- Movie
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.
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Cast
| Tony Jaa | ... |
Kham
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| Phetthai Vongkumlao | ... |
Mark
(as Petchtai Wongkamlao)
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Bongkoj Khongmalai | ... |
Pla
(as Bongkod Khongmalai)
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Xing Jin | ... |
Madame Rose
(as Jin Xing)
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| Nathan Jones | ... |
T.K.
(as a different name)
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| Johnny Tri Nguyen | ... |
Johnny
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| Lateef Crowder | ... |
Capoeira Fighter
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| Jon Foo | ... |
Wushu Fighter
(as Jonathan Patrick Foo)
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Damian de Montemas | ... |
Vincent
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David Asavanond | ... |
Officer Rick
(as David Chatchavan Asavanod)
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Winai Poonpermpmpon | ... |
Fortune Teller
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Sotorn Rungruaeng | ... |
Kham's Father
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Amonphan Gongtragan | ... |
Goong
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Nutdanai Kong | ... |
Kham (9 years old)
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Sambat the Elephant | ... |
Por Yai
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Yoyo | ... |
Korn
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Singha | ... |
Korn
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Sutanai Buyaketu | ... |
Suthep
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Napat Poori | ... |
Suthin
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Cholatit Haenphan | ... |
Tui
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Jong Somjai | ... |
Mr. Sim
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Panda Likoudis | ... |
Jimmy
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Nam Young Kim | ... |
Mini Mart Owner
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Sonya Angela Schoeggl | ... |
Asian Channel Reporter
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Kimball hyunu Pojas | ... |
Asian Channel Cameraman
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| Dean Alexandrou | ... |
Vincent's Henchmen
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Jintana Arromyen | ... |
Massage Girl
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Thanin Banjongkajorn | ... |
Kang
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Gianni Belfiore | ... |
Vincent's Henchmen
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Nipon Chaisirikul | ... |
Gangster's Master
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| Don Ferguson | ... |
Johnny's Henchmen
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Apichart Hanbang | ... |
Boxing Referee
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Lin Sin Hui | ... |
Chal's mother
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Mongkol Kaimook | ... |
Johnny's Henchmen
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Jasper Kassidy | ... |
Monk
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Yun Leng Kua | ... |
Gu Zheng Musician
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Ornsiri Kunrajarya | ... |
Singer in Safehouse
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John Lamond Jr. | ... |
Chief Inspector Lamond
(as Lamond John Dundan)
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Uthaiwan Laohaveranith | ... |
Madame Rose's Aunt
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Ric Lawes | ... |
Australian Secretary General
(as Richard O. Lowes)
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Lu Siew Luan | ... |
Kang's mother
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Prasit Manaskuljaroun | ... |
Chern
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Erik Markus Schuetz | ... |
Johnny's Henchmen
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Rene Minkwitz | ... |
Fortune Teller's Henchmen
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Kanchan Numwat | ... |
Master of Oracle Ceremony
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Heinz Ollesch | ... |
Fortune Teller's Henchmen
(as Reinz Ollesch)
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Philip George Pfister | ... |
Fortune Teller's Henchmen
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Sok Pong | ... |
Passerby at Sydney Airport
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Chan Pornpitakthepkij | ... |
Tom Yum goong Restaurant Supervisor
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Kunyaratana Rienjaroensuk | ... |
Newscaster
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Nee Saeaew | ... |
Madame Rose's Grandmother
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Somsak Senglee | ... |
BMX Rider
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Jampargar Sriboonruang | ... |
Mango Vendor
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Colin Stevens | ... |
Vincent's Henchmen
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Andrew Tate | ... |
Policeman
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Suman Thepsathit | ... |
Tom Yum Goong Restaurant Manager
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Amornrath Ubon | ... |
Woman in Spa
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Andrew Veigh | ... |
Forensics Staff
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Tanissorn Wangijcharoenchai | ... |
Chal
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Watson Wisuwan | ... |
Johnny's Henchmen
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Phuangpha Yailaibang | ... |
Woman in Spa
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Pumwaree Yodkamol | ... |
Girl on the street
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Tony Chu | ... |
Thug (uncredited)
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Lex de Groot | ... |
Bodyguard (uncredited)
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Nate Harrison | ... |
Fighter (uncredited)
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Nick Koleszar | ... |
Cop searching house for suspect (uncredited)
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John Ladalski | ... |
Fighter (uncredited)
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Niko Rusakov | ... |
Kham's opponent (uncredited)
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Wannakit Sirioput | ... |
Mark's replacement partner (uncredited)
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| Ron Smoorenburg | ... |
Kham's opponent (uncredited)
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Brice Stratford | ... |
Thug (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Prachya Pinkaew | ||
Written by
| Napalee | ... | (written by) & |
| Piyaros Thongdee | ... | (written by) & |
| Joe Wannapin | ... | (written by) & |
| Kongdej Jaturanrasamee | ... | (written by) |
| Prachya Pinkaew | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Tech Akarapol | ... | producer (as Akarapol Techaratanaprasert) |
| Piyaluck Mahatanasab | ... | assistant producer (as Piyalak Mahathanasap) |
| Kevin McGrath | ... | line producer: Australia |
| Prachya Pinkaew | ... | producer |
| Somsak Techaratanaprasert | ... | executive producer |
| Sukanya Vongsthapat | ... | producer |
| Sita Vosbein | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Howard Drossin | ||
Cinematography by
| Nattawut Kittikhun | ||
Editing by
| Stratos Gabrielidis | ||
Production Design by
| Arkadech Keawkotr | ... | (as Arkadech Kaewkotara) |
Art Direction by
| Anon Phanrotthip | ||
| Suprasit Putakarm | ... | (as Suprasit Chantakham) |
| Kamol Soponkhunpun | ||
Costume Design by
| Ekabhume Nganchamang | ||
Production Management
| Lachlan Imrie | ... | production manager: Australia |
| Apinan Kongsuoalux | ... | production supervisor |
| Bunyarat Narueritthanon | ... | production supervisor |
| Pornsuvee Punpongpipat | ... | production supervisor |
| Sorrapong Punthakoengmorn | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Clabburn | ... | first assistant director: Australia |
| Ric Lawes | ... | second assistant director |
| Jiradheep Nopamasorachorn | ... | second assistant director |
| Thammarat Piyarom | ... | first assistant director |
| Thitaya Suthipaet | ... | fourth assistant director |
| Thanawat Wattanachaimongkol | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Seth Aitken | ... | props: Australia |
| Shane Bennett | ... | key standby props |
| Fiona Donovan | ... | props: Australia |
| Nopparat Kaewko | ... | assistant property master |
| Patchara Lertkai | ... | prop master |
| Samorapum Pakdeethai | ... | prop master |
| Monthon Pongparp | ... | assistant property master |
| Mitchell Seeto | ... | property assistant / property master |
| Prachya Timmukda | ... | prop master |
Sound Department
| Carlie Bergman | ... | adr recordist |
| Nicolas Bourgeois | ... | sound editor: international versions |
| Hervé Buirette | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mark DeSimone | ... | adr mixer |
| Michael J. Fox | ... | adr supervisor |
| Douglas Murray | ... | adr mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Alyssa Evans | ... | producer |
Stunts
| Richard Boué | ... | stunt coordinator: Australia |
| Cheuk-Fai Chan | ... | stunts: Australia |
| Chaiporn Gunmoontree | ... | stunts |
| Somjal Jonmoontee | ... | stunts (as Somjaj Junmoonree) |
| Simon Kook | ... | stunt crew |
| Daniel O'Neill | ... | stunt performer (as Daniel O'Neill) |
| Suban Phusoi | ... | car stunts |
| Panna Rittikrai | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Niko Rusakov | ... | stunt performer |
| George Saliba | ... | stunt double / stunts: Australia |
| Brett Sheerin | ... | stunts: Australia |
| Robert Simper | ... | safety officer: Australia |
| Satit Vosbein | ... | stunt manager |
| Juliano Wakahisa | ... | stunt performer |
| John Walton | ... | stunts: Australia |
| Lateef Crowder | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Don Ferguson | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Jon Foo | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Tony Jaa | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Seng Kawee | ... | stunt coordinator (uncredited) |
| Damian Mavis | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Daniel O'Neill | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Ron Smoorenburg | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Brice Stratford | ... | fight performer (uncredited) |
| Aaron Toney | ... | stunt double: Lateef Crowder (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Agganis | ... | steadicam operator: Australia |
| Thanachart Boonla | ... | camera operator |
| Manoon Chaiwach | ... | focus puller |
| Colin Chase | ... | best boy: Australia |
| Sithi Chernaugsorn | ... | first assistant camera (as Sithi Chenaksorn) |
| Mark Glindeman | ... | gaffer: Australia |
| Greg Hunter | ... | aerial photography: Australia |
| Kamol Kuisrikul | ... | focus puller |
| Thamjaroen Promphan | ... | focus puller |
| Somsak Srisawat | ... | steadicam operator |
| Nino Tamburri | ... | assistant camera: Australia |
| Ekapol Tipayanon | ... | focus puller |
| Jason Trew | ... | grip: Australia |
| Chalerm Wongpim | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Joseph Wijangco | ... | casting: Australia |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kanok Chaiyupatham | ... | costumer |
| Thanit Chanlumlert | ... | costumer |
| Chatchawal Sakolsilpa | ... | costumer |
Location Management
| Alistair Ferrier | ... | location manager: Australia |
| James McCormack | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Amélie de Chassey | ... | music supervisor |
| Ramin Djawadi | ... | additional music scoring |
| Angela Leus | ... | soundtrack coordinator |
| Delphine Mathieu | ... | music supervisor |
| Ralph Sall | ... | soundtrack album producer |
| Rob Simon | ... | technical score advisor |
Transportation Department
| Adam Pinnock | ... | vehicle coordinator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Blanche Aurore Duault | ... | publicist |
| Tony Garland | ... | armourer: Australia |
| Chuenmanas Intarit | ... | production accountant |
| Tony Jaa | ... | martial arts choreographer |
| Robert Jang | ... | caterer: Australia |
| Somroj Kookijtikasem | ... | elephant trainer |
| Rosemary Latter | ... | nurse: Australia |
| Nuchchanart Markswat | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Kasidis Niamsiri | ... | overseas shooting coordinator |
| Nopadol Puntakerngamorn | ... | overseas shooting coordinator |
| Warinya Ratipakorn | ... | production coordinator |
| Panna Rittikrai | ... | martial arts choreographer |
| Quentin Tarantino | ... | presenter |
| Nitiya Thonghom | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Aaron Toney | ... | stand-in: Capoeira fighter (as Aron Toney) |
| Thida Vongsarote | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Darin Vosbein | ... | head production accountant |
| Kavinthip Yeamsuwan | ... | production coordinator |
Thanks
| Abhinav Bhat | ... | special thanks |
| Maria Cataldo | ... | special thanks |
| Jonathan Sanden | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Sahamongkolfilm Co. (2005) (Thailand) (theatrical)
- Edko Films (2005) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Golden Village Pictures (2005) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Golden Village (2005) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Golden Screen (2005) (Malaysia) (theatrical)
- Gulf Film (2005) (United Arab Emirates) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (2005) (Taiwan) (theatrical)
- Associated Euromedia (2005) (Turkey)
- Indo Overseas Film (2005) (India)
- New Action Entertainment Co. Ltd. (2005) (Taiwan)
- Odeon (2005) (Greece)
- Showbox Entertainment (2005) (South Korea)
- Siam Cable Network Co. Ltd. (2005) (Cambodia)
- 3L Filmverleih (2006) (Austria) (theatrical)
- 3L Filmverleih (2006) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Contender Entertainment Group (2006) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Monopole-Pathé (2006) (Switzerland) (theatrical) (French speaking region)
- Odeon Films (2006) (Canada) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- RCV Film Distribution (2006) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- The Weinstein Company (2006) (United States) (theatrical)
- Contender Entertainment Group (2006) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- GAGA Humax (2006) (Japan) (co-distributor)
- Media Suits (2006) (Japan) (co-distributor)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Star TV (2006) (Taiwan) (tv)
- TF1 International (2006) (Portugal)
- The Klockworx (2006) (Japan) (co-distributor)
- Vértice 360 (2006) (Spain)
- e-m-s the DVD-Company (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2007) (Canada) (DVD)
- Dragon Dynasty (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Genius Products (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- CP Digital (2008) (Russia) (DVD)
- Hollywood Classic Entertainment (2008) (Czechia) (DVD)
- Future Film (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- Dragon Dynasty (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Edko Films (2011) (Hong Kong) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Red Apollo Group (2014) (China) (video)
- Rai 4 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Star Entertainment (2018) (India)
- Meteor Film (2019) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Meteor Film (2019) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bulletproof Recording Company (soundtrack)
- Soundtrack New York (ADR Facility)
- TF1 (co-international sales)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In Bangkok, the young Kham was raised by his father in the jungle with elephants as members of their family. When his old elephant and the baby Kern are stolen by criminals, Kham finds that the animals were sent to Sidney. He travels to Australia, where he locates the baby elephant in a restaurant owned by the evil Madame Rose, the leader of an international Thai mafia. With the support of the efficient Thai sergeant Mark, who was involved in a conspiracy, Kham fights to rescue the animal from the mobsters. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Taglines | Vengeance knows no mercy. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | THB200,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Contains one of the longest no-cut fight scenes in movie history: the fight up floor after floor lasted four-plus minutes. See more » |
| Goofs | In the long-take brothel fight, Kham knocks a thug's head into a frame and glass shatters. However, the shattering glass is a CG effect and the reflection on the glass is still there. (This is due to an on-set mistake when the prop failed to break) See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Last Kiss/SherryBaby/Broken Bridges/The Wicker Man/The Protector (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Baby See more » |
| Quotes |
Kham:
Where the hell is my elephant? See more » |