Protocol
“There's something funny going on in Washington. Goldie's about to become a diplomat.”
Synopsis
A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Protocol - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-25
Top Cast
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Goldie Hawn
Sunny
Chris Sarandon
Michael Ransome
Richard Romanus
Emir
Andre Gregory
Nawaf Al Kabeer
Gail Strickland
Mrs. St. John
Cliff DeYoung
Hilley
Keith Szarabajka
Crowe
Ed Begley Jr.
Hassler
James Staley
Vice President Merck
Kenneth Mars
Lou
Jean Smart
Ella
Maria O'Brien
Donna
Joel Brooks
Ben
Grainger Hines
Jerry
Kenneth McMillan
Senator Norris
Richard Hamilton
Mr. Davis
Mary Carver
Mrs. Davis
Jack Diamond
Jimmy
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.18x
+$14.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Buck Henry
- Original Score
- Basil Poledouris
- Original Title
- Protocol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.2M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Buck Henry, Nancy Meyers, Harvey Miller, Charles Shyer
Basil Poledouris
William A. Fraker
Paul Hirsch
Anthea Sylbert, Goldie Hawn
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Ross
Director
Bill Malley
Production Design
Anthea Sylbert
Producer
Paul Hirsch
Editor
Basil Poledouris
Original Music Composer
Buck Henry
Screenplay
William A. Fraker
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Protocol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Protocol about?
A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.
Who directed Protocol?
Protocol was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in Protocol?
The principal cast of Protocol includes Goldie Hawn, Chris Sarandon, Richard Romanus, Andre Gregory, Gail Strickland.
When was Protocol released and how long is it?
Protocol was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Protocol?
Protocol had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $26.2M at the worldwide box office (2.18 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Protocol?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Protocol was composed by Basil Poledouris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Protocol?
Protocol holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).