The Night Guard
El Vigilante
Synopsis
Humberto works as a night watchman at a remote and desolate construction site. One night he becomes, unwittingly, the sole witness to a cover up. Afraid of being retaliated against lest he come forth, he decides to keep quiet. Gradually and without him being aware of it, Humberto ends up inflicting on his family the same violence from which he´s running away.
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Leonardo Alonso
Salvador
Juan Carlos Vives
Journalist
Ricardo Esquerra
Site Manager
Salomón Santiago
Almacenista
Izmir Gallardo
Iván Cortes
José
Ari Gallegos
Hugo
Héctor Holten
Oficial Serrano
Lilia Mendoza
Silvia
Noé Hernández
Oficial Vaca
Edmundo Mosqueira
Maestro de obra
Ramón Espinoza
Félix
Bryan Mateo
Bryan
Rodrigo Franco
Domingo
Isi Rojano
Mario
Gilberto Barraza
Lucio
Elias Hernandez
José
Olinka Velázquez
Voz mensaje
Release History & Theatrical Window
Morelia Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diego Ros
- Screenplay & Story
- Diego Ros
- Original Title
- El Vigilante
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Vigilante Cine, Avanti Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diego Ros
Diego Ros
Diego Ros
Jack Zagha Kababie, Laura Pino, Yossy Zagha, Diego Ros
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Zagha Kababie
Producer
Diego Ros
Director
Laura Pino
Producer
Yossy Zagha
Producer
Diego Ros
Editor
Diego Ros
Producer
María Guadalupe Pérez
Costume Design
Diego Ros
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Guard
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What is The Night Guard about?
Humberto works as a night watchman at a remote and desolate construction site. One night he becomes, unwittingly, the sole witness to a cover up. Afraid of being retaliated against lest he come forth, he decides to keep quiet. Gradually and without him being aware of it, Humberto ends up inflicting on his family the same violence from which he´s running away.
Who directed The Night Guard?
The Night Guard was directed by Diego Ros.
Who stars in The Night Guard?
The principal cast of The Night Guard includes Leonardo Alonso, Juan Carlos Vives, Ricardo Esquerra, Salomón Santiago, Izmir Gallardo.
When was The Night Guard released and how long is it?
The Night Guard was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.