Protocol

"There's something funny going on in Washington. Goldie's about to become a diplomat."

Dec 21 1984 PG 1h 36m
Comedy

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

Plot

The US needs to convince the visiting emir Khala'ad of Othar to allow an American military base in his strategic realm. Clueless nightclub waitress Sunny Ann Davis accidentally spots and stops a terrorist shooting at the president and his royal guest. Her naive comments charm the press, so the State Department recruits her for its Protocol. She falls in love with charming Middle East desk chief Michael Ransome, who resigns rather than help trick her into a 'contact mission' to Othar, where the emir's plan with her unexpectedly stirs a revolution.

Written by

Buck Henry, Charles Shyer, Nancy Meyers

Directed by

Herbert Ross

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company

Languages

English, Español

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
5,433
Average Rating
5.5 out of 10
Metascore
55
Popularity
NA