Protagonist
“What do a bank robber, a terrorist, a kung fu student, and a gay evangelist have in common? They're all just like you.”
Synopsis
Jessica Yu's documentary explores the relationship between human life and Euripidean dramatic structure by weaving together the stories of four men: German terrorist, a bank robber, an "ex-gay" evangelist, and a martial arts student.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jessica Yu
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessica Yu
- Original Title
- Protagonist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Greek
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jessica Yu
Jessica Yu
Karl Hahn, Russell Harper
Jessica Yu
Department Leadership Roster
Jessica Yu
Director
Jessica Yu
Writer
Karl Hahn
Director of Photography
Jessica Yu
Editor
Russell Harper
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Protagonist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Protagonist about?
Jessica Yu's documentary explores the relationship between human life and Euripidean dramatic structure by weaving together the stories of four men: German terrorist, a bank robber, an "ex-gay" evangelist, and a martial arts student.
Who directed Protagonist?
Protagonist was directed by Jessica Yu.
Who stars in Protagonist?
The principal cast of Protagonist includes Hans-Joachim Klein, Mark Salzman, Chris Diamantopoulos, Mark Pierpont, Marina Sirtis.
When was Protagonist released and how long is it?
Protagonist was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Protagonist?
Protagonist holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).