Billy Wong (played by Jackie Chan) is a protagonist in The Protector.
Hong Kong-born NYPD officer who travels to Hong Kong to investigate a kidnapping and drug smuggling case. Renowned for his martial arts skills and determination, he redeems himself after a botched domestic operation and successfully completes the mission. Danny Garoni (played by Danny Aiello) is a protagonist in The Protector.
Billy's new NYPD partner. Initially skeptical of Billy's background and methods, he proves reliable in the field, gets shot and captured during a raid, and is ultimately rescued by Billy. May Fung Ho / Sally (played by Sally Yeh) appears in The Protector.
Dancer operating under an alias. Her father was murdered by Ko, connecting her to the central case. She facilitates Billy's meeting with Lee Hing and becomes a secondary target for Ko's assassins.
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Characters
Billy Wong
(played by Jackie Chan) — protagonist
Hong Kong-born NYPD officer who travels to Hong Kong to investigate a kidnapping and drug smuggling case. Renowned for his martial arts skills and determination, he redeems himself after a botched dom...
Danny Garoni
(played by Danny Aiello) — protagonist
Billy's new NYPD partner. Initially skeptical of Billy's background and methods, he proves reliable in the field, gets shot and captured during a raid, and is ultimately rescued by Billy.
May Fung Ho / Sally
(played by Sally Yeh) — supporting
Dancer operating under an alias. Her father was murdered by Ko, connecting her to the central case. She facilitates Billy's meeting with Lee Hing and becomes a secondary target for Ko's assassins.
Key Relationships
Danny Garoni → May Fung Ho / Sally
(Alliance Co-Investigator)
Billy Wong → May Fung Ho / Sally
(Alliance Informant & Ally)
Billy Wong → Danny Garoni
(Professional Partner)
Story Analysis
A determined NYPD officer navigates international crime and personal betrayal to rescue a kidnapped heiress and dismantle a drug smuggling ring.
Plot Progression
New York Ambush & Kidnapping
Hong Kong Infiltration & Betrayal
Shipyard Assault & Capture
Final Showdown & Redemption
Directed by James Glickenhaus
The Protector (1985) · 5.9/10 · action, crime, thriller
