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The Protectors

  • TV series
  • 1972
  • TV-PG
  • 2 seasons
  • 52 episodes

Created by Gerry Anderson

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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.

Roughly 21h 40m to watch every episode. This is an estimate: 52 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 25 minutes.

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Series cast and crew

  • Robert Vaughn

    Robert VaughnHarry Rule
    52 episodes

  • Tony Anholt

    Tony AnholtPaul Buchet
    52 episodes

  • Nyree Dawn Porter

    Nyree Dawn PorterContessa Caroline de Conti
    52 episodes

  • Yasuko NagazumiSuki
    14 episodes

  • Anthony Chinn

    Anthony ChinnChino
    12 episodes

  • Michael Da CostaEmil Markov
    3 episodes

  • Jacqueline StanburyCar Hire Receptionist
    2 episodes

  • Prentis Hancock

    Prentis HancockWilliam Arthur MacKay
    2 episodes

  • Jill Townsend

    Jill TownsendMonica Davies
    2 episodes

  • John HerringtonOfficial
    2 episodes

  • Peter Cellier

    Peter CellierAuctioneer
    2 episodes

  • David Suchet

    David SuchetDetective
    2 episodes

  • Georgia Brown

    Georgia BrownIlona Tabori
    2 episodes

  • George Innes

    George InnesMarcus
    2 episodes

  • Shane Rimmer

    Shane RimmerZeke
    2 episodes

  • Derren Nesbitt

    Derren NesbittColin Foster
    2 episodes

  • Izabella Telezynska

    Izabella TelezynskaIrena Gleskova
    2 episodes

  • Phil Brown

    Phil BrownAdam Markos
    1 episode

Created by
Gerry Anderson
Network
Associated Television

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