Protocol (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Protocol is a 1984 comedy directed by Herbert Ross, starring Goldie Hawn, Richard Romanus and Ed Begley Jr.. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $26.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Protocol About?
The premise of Protocol without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A nightclub waitress inadvertently stops an assassination, leading the State Department to recruit her as an unexpected asset. As Sunny Ann Davis navigates the complexities of diplomatic protocol, her charm captivates both government officials and rebel leaders. Her presence unexpectedly ignites a rebellion in Othar, potentially destabilizing international relations and creating unforeseen consequences.
Protocol Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- press conference
- cocktail waitress
- self discovery
- naivete
- farce
- conspiracy
- blonde
- attempted assassination
- middle east
- satire
- small town
- scandal
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- celebrity
- female protagonist
- fish out of water
- protocol
- emir
- ambassador
- car breakdown
- revolution
- media
- father daughter relationship
- deception
- honesty
- friendship between women
- quitting a job
- military base
- political election
- reference to allah
- coup d'etat
- mural
- oregon
- declaration of independence
- waitress
- nightclub
- party
- congressional hearing
- assassin
- title spoken by character
- one word title
- american politics
- scene during opening credits
- new job
- car as a gift
- convoy
- emu costume
- tv news
- reference to norman mailer
- reference to wayne newton
- reference to liza minnelli
Protocol Cast
Goldie Hawn leads the cast, with Richard Romanus and Ed Begley Jr.. Directed by Herbert Ross; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Herbert Ross
Also Starring in Protocol
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More films directed by Herbert Ross, best-rated first: Play It Again, Sam, The Turning Point, The Goodbye Girl and Pennies from Heaven.
Protocol Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Protocol 55 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
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TMDB 55% User score
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Protocol Plot Summary
What happens in Protocol from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sunny Ann Davis, portrayed by Goldie Hawn, is a quirky woman in her thirties navigating life as a cocktail waitress in the bustling city of Washington, D.C. Living in a cramped space rented from a gay couple, she finds herself facing a series of unfortunate events: a lackluster love life and a dilapidated car that resembles a rust bucket on wheels.
One fateful day, her car unexpectedly breaks down, inadvertently blocking a diplomatic convoy en route to the White House. With the Diplomatic Security Service on high alert, they treat this incident as a potential security threat, drawing their weapons, while Sunny remains blissfully unaware. All she worries about is being late for work.
Full summary
The whole story of Protocol, scene by scene
Protocol Box Office
Protocol grossed $26.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$26.2M
- US & Canada
- $26.2M
Protocol Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Goldie Hawn in Protocol 1984 TV trailer
How Well Do You Know Protocol?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Sunny's profession at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Protocol
44 cars on screen, including the 1975 MG B and the 1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine.
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1978 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Important role -
1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Limousine Important role -
1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
Protocol Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “外交礼仪” and “Протокол”.
- Also known as
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- 外交礼仪
- Протокол
- Protokoll
- Protocol - Alles tanzt nach meiner Pfeife
- 프로토콜
- Protocolo
- La nostra agente in Otar
- Protokół
- Trapalhadas na Casa Branca
- Protocole
- Protokol
- Har jag gjort bort mig nu igen?
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- 小迷糊平步青云
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Protocol FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Protocol, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Protocol?
Protocol runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Protocol released?
Protocol was released on December 21, 1984.
Who directed Protocol?
Protocol was directed by Herbert Ross.
More films by Herbert Ross Who is in the cast of Protocol?
Protocol stars Goldie Hawn, Richard Romanus and Ed Begley Jr., among 10 credited actors.
How much did Protocol make at the box office?
Protocol grossed $26.2 million worldwide.
How is Protocol rated?
Protocol has 55 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Protocol have a post-credit scene?
No. Protocol has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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