The Protector
ต้มยำกุ้ง
“Vengeance Knows No Mercy.”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ตัวอย่าง ต้มยำกุ้ง (official trailer)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-08
Top Cast
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Tony Jaa
Kham
Petchtai Wongkamlao
Mark
Bongkoj Khongmalai
Pla
Jin Xing
Madame Rose
Nathan Jones
T.K.
Johnny Tri Nguyen
Johnny
Lateef Crowder
Capoeira Fighter
Jonathan Patrick Foo
Wushu Fighter
Damian de Montemas
Vincent
Winai Poonpermsiri
Fortune Teller
David Asavanond
Officer Rick
Kittapon Wattanasinchai
Couple on the Street
Patrarin Punyanutatam
Couple on the Street
Sotorn Ruangruaeng
Kham's Father
Sirilapas Kongtrakarn
Goong
Natdanai Kongthong
Young Kham
Sutanai Buyaketu
Suthep
Napat Poori
Suthin
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 13, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.53x
+$21.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Prachya Pinkaew
- Screenplay & Story
- Piyaros Thongdee, Joe Wannapin, Prachya Pinkaew, Kongdej Jaturanrasmee, Napalee
- Original Score
- Payont Permsith, Sasis Milindavanij, Somkiat Ariyachaipanich, Jadet Chawang
- Original Title
- ต้มยำกุ้ง
- Country of Origin
- Thailand, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin, Thai, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27.2M
- Production Studios
- Sahamongkolfilm, Baa-Ram-Ewe, K&K McGrath Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Prachya Pinkaew
Piyaros Thongdee, Joe Wannapin, Prachya Pinkaew, Kongdej Jaturanrasmee, Napalee
Payont Permsith, Sasis Milindavanij, Somkiat Ariyachaipanich, Jadet Chawang
Nattawut Kittikhun
Stratos Gabrielidis, Marut Seelacharoen
Prachya Pinkaew, Sukanya Vongsthapat, Somsak Techaratanaprasert, Quentin Tarantino
Department Leadership Roster
Piyaros Thongdee
Screenplay
Prachya Pinkaew
Producer
Joe Wannapin
Screenplay
Prachya Pinkaew
Screenplay
Nattawut Kittikhun
Director of Photography
Stratos Gabrielidis
Editor
Prachya Pinkaew
Director
Sukanya Vongsthapat
Producer
Kongdej Jaturanrasmee
Screenplay
Payont Permsith
Original Music Composer
Napalee
Screenplay
Sasis Milindavanij
Original Music Composer
Somkiat Ariyachaipanich
Original Music Composer
Marut Seelacharoen
Editor
Panna Rittikrai
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Protector
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Protector about?
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.
Who directed The Protector?
The Protector was directed by Prachya Pinkaew.
Who stars in The Protector?
The principal cast of The Protector includes Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Bongkoj Khongmalai, Jin Xing, Nathan Jones.
When was The Protector released and how long is it?
The Protector was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Protector?
The Protector had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $27.2M at the worldwide box office (4.53 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Protector?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Protector was composed by Payont Permsith, Sasis Milindavanij, Somkiat Ariyachaipanich, Jadet Chawang.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Protector?
The Protector holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).