The Guardian
“John Mack is going to protect you . . . whether you want him to or not.”
Synopsis
The residents of a New York apartment building are shocked when one of them is shot during a burgulary. They decide to hire a security expert to patrol the building, but he seem a little over-committed to his work.
Top Cast
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Martin Sheen
Charlie Hyatt
Louis Gossett Jr.
John Mack
Arthur Hill
Dr. Phil Julian
Tandy Cronyn
Lynn Hyatt
Simon Reynolds
Robbie Hyatt
Tom Harvey
Mr. Wicker
Maury Chaykin
Rudy Simbro
Anthony Sherwood
Mr. Chambers
Taborah Johnson
Mrs. Chambers
Kate Lynch
Fran
Bathsheba Garnett
Mrs. Jacobs
Wendy Crewson
Marlee Kramer
Sean McCann
Lt. Yaeger
Harvey Atkin
Mr. Wallace
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Greene
- Screenplay & Story
- William Link, Richard Levinson
- Original Score
- Robert O. Ragland
- Original Title
- The Guardian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Chase Productions, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Greene
William Link, Richard Levinson
Robert O. Ragland
Richard Ciupka
Edward M. Abroms
Stanley Chase
Department Leadership Roster
David Greene
Director
William Link
Writer
Stanley Chase
Producer
Richard Levinson
Writer
Trevor Williams
Production Design
Edward M. Abroms
Editor
Richard Ciupka
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guardian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guardian about?
The residents of a New York apartment building are shocked when one of them is shot during a burgulary. They decide to hire a security expert to patrol the building, but he seem a little over-committed to his work.
Who directed The Guardian?
The Guardian was directed by David Greene.
Who stars in The Guardian?
The principal cast of The Guardian includes Martin Sheen, Louis Gossett Jr., Arthur Hill, Tandy Cronyn, Simon Reynolds.
When was The Guardian released and how long is it?
The Guardian was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Guardian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guardian was composed by Robert O. Ragland.