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The Protector (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1997 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1997, The Protector is an action film directed by Jack Gill, running about 95 minutes. “The Ultimate Protector.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Soldier of fortune Ken Conway gets a job offer from his former fiancee to look into the whereabouts of a missing scientist. The scientist was working for pharmaceutical researcher Dr. Krago, so Conway goes undercover to infiltrate the doctor's operation. He soon discovers what Krago's scheme is: he creates super-diseases and their cures at the same time, and gets rich by releasing the disease and selling the cure. Ken tries to take this information to the authorities, but finds out too late that he has been infected with the doctor's latest creation, and he has only 48 hours left to live if he can't get his hands on the antidote

Who’s in it. The Protector stars Matt McColm as Ken Conway, Annabel Schofield as Marisa, Ron Perlman as Dr. Ramsey Krago and Carol Alt as Agent Monica McBride, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Protector has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Protector page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Protector tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.

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Where can I watch The Protector (1997)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Protector change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Protector worth watching?
The Protector holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Protector?
The Protector stars Matt McColm, Annabel Schofield, Ron Perlman, Carol Alt and Morgan Brittany.
When was The Protector released?
The Protector was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.