

Protocol
1984-12-21 · 96 min · ★ 5.5
A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.
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Production details
- Directors
- Herbert Ross
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 12,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 26,200,000
Top Cast
Goldie HawnSunny
Chris SarandonMichael Ransome
Richard RomanusEmir
Andre GregoryNawaf Al Kabeer
Gail StricklandMrs. St. John
Cliff DeYoungHilley
Keith SzarabajkaCrowe
Ed Begley Jr.Hassler
James StaleyVice President Merck
Kenneth MarsLou
Jean SmartElla
Joel BrooksBen
Grainger HinesJerry
Kenneth McMillanSenator Norris
Richard HamiltonMr. Davis
Mary CarverMrs. Davis
Kathleen YorkCharmaine
Georganne LaPiereBobbieTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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