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4.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDb20071h 34mUnited States of America

Protecting the King

Synopsis

Sex, drugs and violence--they're all part of the job when you're protecting The King of Rock & Roll. And when you're only 16, the on-the-job training comes in ways that can't be taught in school. The story of David Stanley, stepbrother and bodyguard of The King. Through the dizzying highs and lows of life on the road with unlimited excess, he experienced it all...and barely survived.

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Protecting The King Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 9, 2007

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
D. Edward Stanley
Screenplay & Story
D. Edward Stanley, Marty Poole
Original Score
Joe Cruz
Original Title
Protecting the King
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Studios
Aaron Productions, Impello Entertainment, Impello Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

D. Edward Stanley

Screenplay & Story

D. Edward Stanley, Marty Poole

Original Score & Music

Joe Cruz

Director of Photography

Philip Lee

Film Editing

Joe Pascual

Producers

Gail Lynn, D. Edward Stanley

Department Leadership Roster

D. Edward Stanley

Director

D. Edward Stanley

Writer

D. Edward Stanley

Producer

Marty Poole

Writer

Joe Pascual

Joe Pascual

Editor

Philip Lee

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+

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Frequently Asked Questions About Protecting the King

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What is Protecting the King about?

Sex, drugs and violence--they're all part of the job when you're protecting The King of Rock & Roll. And when you're only 16, the on-the-job training comes in ways that can't be taught in school. The story of David Stanley, stepbrother and bodyguard of The King. Through the dizzying highs and lows of life on the road with unlimited excess, he experienced it all...and barely survived.

Who directed Protecting the King?

Protecting the King was directed by D. Edward Stanley.

Who stars in Protecting the King?

The principal cast of Protecting the King includes Tom Sizemore, Peter Dobson, Brian Krause, Matt Barr, D. Edward Stanley.

When was Protecting the King released and how long is it?

Protecting the King was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.

Who composed the musical score for Protecting the King?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Protecting the King was composed by Joe Cruz.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Protecting the King?

Protecting the King holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.