The Protectors
Rating: 6.1 · 1972 · Adventure, Action, Crime, Drama · USA, United Kingdom · 2 sns
Description
The Protectors is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anderson's second TV series using live actors as opposed to electronic marionettes, and also his second to be firmly set in contemporary times. It was also the only Gerry Anderson produced television series that was not of the fantasy or science fiction genres. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company. Despite not featuring marionettes or any real science fiction elements, The Protectors became one of Anderson's most popular productions, easily winning a renewal for a second season. A third season was in the planning stages when the show's major sponsor pulled out, forcing its cancellation. The Protectors first aired in 1972 and 1973, and ran to 52 episodes over two series, each 25 minutes long - making it one of the last series of this type to be produced in a half-hour format. It starred Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule, Nyree Dawn Porter as the Contessa Caroline di Contini, and Tony Anholt as Paul Buchet. Episodes often featured prominent guest actors.
Information
- Year
- 1972
- Genre
- Adventure, Action, Crime, Drama
- Country
- USA, United Kingdom
- Seasons
- 2
- TMDB
- 6.1
- IMDb
- 6.1
Director
Cast
- Robert Vaughn — Harry Rule
- Tony Anholt — Paul Buchet
- Nyree Dawn Porter — Contessa Caroline de Conti
- Yasuko Nagazumi — Suki
- Anthony Chinn — Chino
- Michael Da Costa — Hotel Man
- Jacqueline Stanbury — Susan
- Prentis Hancock — William Arthur Mackay
- Jill Townsend — Monica Davies
- John Herrington — Official
- Peter Cellier — Auctioneer
- David Suchet — Leo
- Georgia Brown — Ilona Tabori
- George Innes — Luigi
- Shane Rimmer — Vickers
- Derren Nesbitt — Colin Foster
- Izabella Telezynska — Irena Gleskova
- Phil Brown — Adam Markos
- Angus Lennie — Prof. Grodny
- Mark Jones — Scudder