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The Protector (2006)

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Reviews Counted:256

Fresh:176

Rotten:80

Average Rating:6.4/10

Consensus: Despite some impressive fight scenes, this trimmed-down version of the Thai action pic is an off-putting mix of scant plot, choppy editing, and confusing subtitles and dubbing.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for pervasive strong violence and some sexual content

Runtime: 3 hrs 6 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Theatrical Release:Sep 8, 2006 Wide

Box Office: $11,905,519

Synopsis: THE PROTECTOR is the highly anticipated full bodied action film starring International Martial Arts superstar, Tony Jaa (Ong Bak). His world shaped by ancient traditions, a young Thai fighter... THE PROTECTOR is the highly anticipated full bodied action film starring International Martial Arts superstar, Tony Jaa (Ong Bak). His world shaped by ancient traditions, a young Thai fighter (Jaa) is called to defend his people and their honor after outsiders ruin all that is sacred. Fueled by desire to protect a way of life and avenge the wrong done to his family, he will bring the fight to their city. [More]

Starring: Tony Jaa, Petchthai Wongkamlao

Starring: Tony Jaa, Petchthai Wongkamlao

Director: Prachya Pinkaew

Director: Prachya Pinkaew
Studio: Weinstein Company

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