
Release date:September 8, 2006
Studio:Dragon Dynasty (The Weinstein Company)
Director:Prachya Pinkaew
MPAA Rating:R (for pervasive strong violence and some sexual content)
Screenwriters:Prachya Pinkaew, Kongdej Jaturanrasamee, Napalee
Starring:Tony Jaa, Mum Jokmok, Xing Jing, Nathan Jones, Johnny Nguyen, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Bongkoj Khongmalai, Amonphan Gongtragan
Official website:TheProtectormovie.com
Plot Summary:
"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.