The Guardian
“Tonight, while the world is asleep... an ancient evil is about to awaken.”
Synopsis
Phil and Kate select the winsome young Camilla as a live-in nanny for their newborn child, but the seemingly lovely Camilla is not what she appears to be...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Guardian ≣ 1990 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-03
Top Cast
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Jenny Seagrove
Camilla
Dwier Brown
Phil Sterling
Carey Lowell
Kate Sterling
Brad Hall
Ned Runcie
Miguel Ferrer
Ralph Hess
Natalija Nogulich
Molly Sheridan
Pamela Brull
Gail Krasno
Gary Swanson
Allan Sheridan
Jack David Walker
Punk
Willy Parsons
Punk
Frank Noon
Punk
Theresa Randle
Arlene Russell
Xander Berkeley
Detective
Ray Reinhardt
Dr. Klein
Jacob Gelman
Scotty
Iris Bath
Mrs. Horniman
Rita Gomez
Rosaria
Barry Herman
Dr. at Birth
Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival di Spoleto
Festival / Special Debut
April 27, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Friedkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Volk, Dan Greenburg, William Friedkin
- Original Score
- Jack Hues
- Original Title
- The Guardian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $17M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Friedkin
Stephen Volk, Dan Greenburg, William Friedkin
Jack Hues
John A. Alonzo
Seth Flaum
Joe Wizan, David Salven
Department Leadership Roster
William Friedkin
Director
Stephen Volk
Screenplay
Dan Greenburg
Screenplay
William Friedkin
Screenplay
Joe Wizan
Producer
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Seth Flaum
Editor
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Gregg Fonseca
Production Design
Denise Cronenberg
Costume Design
Jack Hues
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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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?
Phil and Kate select the winsome young Camilla as a live-in nanny for their newborn child, but the seemingly lovely Camilla is not what she appears to be...
Who directed The Guardian?
The Guardian was directed by William Friedkin.
Who stars in The Guardian?
The principal cast of The Guardian includes Jenny Seagrove, Dwier Brown, Carey Lowell, Brad Hall, Miguel Ferrer.
When was The Guardian released and how long is it?
The Guardian was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did The Guardian make at the box office?
The Guardian grossed $17M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Guardian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guardian was composed by Jack Hues.
Is The Guardian based on a book or true story?
The Guardian is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dan Greenburg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guardian?
The Guardian holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).