The Guard
ദ ഗാര്ഡ്
Synopsis
The Guard is the world's first film with a single actor in the cast. Released in December 2001, the Indian Malayalam feature film has Kalabhavan Mani, the only actor on screen, playing the role of a forest guard in a lonely, isolated dense forest.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hakim Rawther
- Screenplay & Story
- Sabita Jayaraj, Hakim Rawther
- Original Title
- ദ ഗാര്ഡ്
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), Green Dragon Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hakim Rawther
Sabita Jayaraj, Hakim Rawther
Saloo George
Department Leadership Roster
Hakim Rawther
Director
Saloo George
Director of Photography
Sabita Jayaraj
Writer
Hakim Rawther
Writer
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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What is The Guard about?
The Guard is the world's first film with a single actor in the cast. Released in December 2001, the Indian Malayalam feature film has Kalabhavan Mani, the only actor on screen, playing the role of a forest guard in a lonely, isolated dense forest.
Who directed The Guard?
The Guard was directed by Hakim Rawther.
Who stars in The Guard?
The principal cast of The Guard includes Kalabhavan Mani.
When was The Guard released and how long is it?
The Guard was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guard?
The Guard holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).