My Bodyguard
“Terrorized in the Toilets? Chased after school? Shaken down for lunch money? GET A BODYGUARD”
Synopsis
Clifford Peache, an easygoing teenager, is finding less than easy to fit in at his new high school, where a tough-talking bully terrorizes his classmates and extorts their lunch money. Refusing to pay up, Clifford enlist the aid of an overgrown misfit whose mere presence intimidates students and teachers alike. But their "business relationship" soon turns personal as Clifford and the troubled loner forge a winning alliance against their intimidators - and a very special friendship with each other.
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My Bodyguard 1980 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-27
Top Cast
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Chris Makepeace
Clifford Peache
Adam Baldwin
Ricky Linderman
Matt Dillon
Melvin Moody
Paul Quandt
Carson
Hank Salas
Mike
Joan Cusack
Shelley
Dean R. Miller
Hightower
Tim Reyna
Koontz
Richard Bradley
Dubrow
Denise Baske
Leilani
Vicky Nelson
Freddy
Tom Rielly
Reissman
Paul Charbonneau
Allen
Laura Salenger
Girl
Bert Hoddinott
Burt
Cindy Russ
Cheerleader No. 1
Laurie McEathron
Cheerleader No. 2
Lori Mandell
Crying Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 11, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Bill
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Ormsby
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- My Bodyguard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.5M
- Production Studios
- Melvin Simon Productions, Market Street Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Bill
Alan Ormsby
Dave Grusin
Michael D. Margulies
Stu Linder
Don Devlin, Melvin Simon
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Ormsby
Writer
Tony Bill
Director
Don Devlin
Producer
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Jackson De Govia
Production Design
Michael D. Margulies
Director of Photography
Stu Linder
Editor
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Bodyguard
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What is My Bodyguard about?
Clifford Peache, an easygoing teenager, is finding less than easy to fit in at his new high school, where a tough-talking bully terrorizes his classmates and extorts their lunch money. Refusing to pay up, Clifford enlist the aid of an overgrown misfit whose mere presence intimidates students and teachers alike. But their "business relationship" soon turns personal as Clifford and the troubled loner forge a winning alliance against their intimidators - and a very special friendship with each other.
Who directed My Bodyguard?
My Bodyguard was directed by Tony Bill.
Who stars in My Bodyguard?
The principal cast of My Bodyguard includes Chris Makepeace, Adam Baldwin, Matt Dillon, Paul Quandt, Hank Salas.
When was My Bodyguard released and how long is it?
My Bodyguard was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did My Bodyguard make at the box office?
My Bodyguard grossed $22.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for My Bodyguard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Bodyguard was composed by Dave Grusin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Bodyguard?
My Bodyguard holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).