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TV series

The Protectors

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.

About 21h 40m to watch every episode. An estimate: 52 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 25 minutes.

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Main cast

  • Robert Vaughn
    Harry Rule
    52 episodes

  • Tony Anholt
    Paul Buchet
    52 episodes

  • Nyree Dawn Porter
    Contessa Caroline de Conti
    52 episodes

  • Yasuko Nagazumi
    Suki
    14 episodes

  • Anthony Chinn
    Chino
    12 episodes

  • Michael Da Costa
    Cafe Owner
    3 episodes

  • Jacqueline Stanbury
    Susan
    2 episodes

  • Prentis Hancock
    William Arthur MacKay
    2 episodes

  • Jill Townsend
    Monica Davies
    2 episodes

  • John Herrington
    Official
    2 episodes

  • Peter Cellier
    Auctioneer
    2 episodes

  • David Suchet
    Detective
    2 episodes

  • Georgia Brown
    Ilona Tabori
    2 episodes

  • George Innes
    Luigi
    2 episodes

  • Shane Rimmer
    Vickers
    2 episodes

  • Derren Nesbitt
    Colin Foster
    2 episodes

  • Izabella Telezynska
    Ingrid
    2 episodes

  • Phil Brown
    Adam Markos
    1 episode

Seasons