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Protocol (1984) - Movie Browser

Goldie Hawn accidentally becomes a diplomat. DC's never been this chaotic—or this blonde.

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screwball energy80s political satirefish-out-of-water chaos

Overview

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

Content warning

politics washington dc, usa reluctant hero the white house pawn manipulated woman american diplomat emir foreign diplomat cocktail waitress

political manipulationauthenticity vs. performancegendered power structuresAmerican diplomatic hypocrisy

Standout Aspects

Acting

Goldie's wide-eyed chaos agent energy carries every scene

Costume

Peak 80s power suits and diplomatic gala disaster fashion

Writing

Buck Henry's satirical bite under the silliness

Best for:Streaming·Solo·Background

Director

Herbert Ross

ReleasedDec 21, 1984

Runtime1h 36m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Budget$12M·Revenue$26.2M

Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company

Top Cast

Goldie Hawn

Sunny

Chris Sarandon

Michael Ransome

Richard Romanus

Emir

Andre Gregory

Nawaf Al Kabeer

Gail Strickland

Mrs. St. John

Cliff DeYoung

Hilley

Keith Szarabajka

Crowe

Ed Begley Jr.

Hassler

James Staley

Vice President Merck

Kenneth Mars

Lou

Jean Smart

Ella

Joel Brooks

Ben

Grainger Hines

Jerry

Kenneth McMillan

Senator Norris

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