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Protocol

There's something funny going on in Washington. Goldie's about to become a diplomat.

19845.51h 36m

Overview

A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.

Directed by Herbert Ross
Written by Nancy Meyers, Harvey Miller, Charles Shyer
Produced by Anthea Sylbert
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $26.2M

Top Cast

Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn

Sunny

Chris Sarandon

Chris Sarandon

Michael Ransome

Richard Romanus

Richard Romanus

Emir

Andre Gregory

Andre Gregory

Nawaf Al Kabeer

Gail Strickland

Gail Strickland

Mrs. St. John

Cliff DeYoung

Cliff DeYoung

Hilley

Keith Szarabajka

Keith Szarabajka

Crowe

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr.

Hassler

James Staley

James Staley

Vice President Merck

Kenneth Mars

Kenneth Mars

Lou

Themes & Keywords

washington dc, usathe white housepoliticsemiramerican diplomatreluctant heroforeign diplomatcocktail waitressmanipulated womanpawn

About Protocol

Protocol is a comedy film released in 1984 exploring themes of washington dc, usa, the white house, politics, emir, american diplomat, reluctant hero. Directed by Herbert Ross, it stars Goldie Hawn, Chris Sarandon, Richard Romanus. A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.

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