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Your daughter's missing. The cops don't care. How far into hell will you go?
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The Protector (1974)

gritty revengesleazy 70s pulpdad rage

Overview

Drama

Recently released from prison, Samuel Malakian, a wealthy architect, investigates the disappearance of his daughter, Nathalie, kidnapped by thugs linked to the underworld. When he discovers that she is a prostitute, he will descend into the slums of the city and rub shoulders with these dangerous environments. For him, from now on, all means will be good in order to find the fruit of his entrails.

Flag of ESESFlag of FRFRFrench
Content warning
prostitution

Standout Aspects

Acting

Georges Géret's haunted, hollow-eyed descent into the abyss

Production

Authentic Marseille slum locations that reek of desperation

Best for:Solo: Late night misery viewing with zero interruptions·Rewatch: When you've exhausted every other grimy 70s crime flick
Heads up:Sexual Content: Explicit prostitution scenes with uncomfortable exploitation energy·Violence: Brutal beatings and casual cruelty throughout
Roger Hanin

Director

Roger Hanin

ReleasedJun 5, 1974
Runtime1h 26m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
ORTF
Producciones Cinematográficas D.I.A.

Top Cast

Georges Géret

Georges Géret

Samuel Malakian

Bruno Cremer

Bruno Cremer

Commissaire Baudrier

Manuel de Blas

Manuel de Blas

Beppo Manzoni

Roger Hanin

Roger Hanin

Julien Da Costa

Robert Hossein

Robert Hossein

Arnaud

Roger Coggio

Roger Coggio

Jean Servais

Jean Servais

Alain Noury

Alain Noury

Helga Liné

Helga Liné

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Roger Hanin cast himself as Julien and allegedly rewrote the ending three days before shooting.

Cultural

This was part of a wave of French 'polar' films grappling with post-1968 disillusionment and urban decay.

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