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The Protector

Movie·2005·Action, Crime, Drama·1h 45m·7.1 (940)·Directed by Prachya Pinkaew

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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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Tony JaaTony JaaKhamPetchtai WongkamlaoPetchtai WongkamlaoMarkBongkoj KhongmalaiBongkoj KhongmalaiPlaJin XingJin XingMadame RoseNathan JonesNathan JonesT.K.Johnny Tri NguyenJohnny Tri NguyenJohnnyLateef CrowderLateef CrowderCapoeira FighterJonathan Patrick FooJonathan Patrick FooWushu Fighter

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