Lifeguard
“Every girl's summer dream.”
Synopsis
Rick is a Los Angeles County lifeguard who is in his thirties. At his 15-year high school reunion, he sees his old girlfriend who is now a divorced mother. After falling in love with her, Rick considers changing his career and lifestyle.
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Top Cast
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Sam Elliott
Rick Carlson
Stephen Young
Larry
Anne Archer
Cathy
Parker Stevenson
Chris Randall
Kathleen Quinlan
Wendy
Sharon Clark
Tina
Steve Burns
Machine Gun
Lenka Peterson
Mrs. Carlson
George D. Wallace
Mr. Carlson
Paul Kent
Jack Gilmore
Susan Anderson
Sandy
Beatrice Colen
Judy
Linda Gillen
Dell
Jody Gilbert
Woman
Russ Marin
Voyeur
Allan Gruener
Mr. Reisman
James Beach
Drunk
James D. Graham
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$900K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6x
+$4.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Koslow
- Original Score
- Dale Menten
- Original Title
- Lifeguard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $900K
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.4M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie
Ron Koslow
Dale Menten
Ralph Woolsey
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Ron Silverman, Ted Mann
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Petrie
Director
Ron Silverman
Producer
Dale Menten
Original Music Composer
Ralph Woolsey
Director of Photography
Margo Baxley
Costume Design
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
Ron Koslow
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeguard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lifeguard about?
Rick is a Los Angeles County lifeguard who is in his thirties. At his 15-year high school reunion, he sees his old girlfriend who is now a divorced mother. After falling in love with her, Rick considers changing his career and lifestyle.
Who directed Lifeguard?
Lifeguard was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Who stars in Lifeguard?
The principal cast of Lifeguard includes Sam Elliott, Stephen Young, Anne Archer, Parker Stevenson, Kathleen Quinlan.
When was Lifeguard released and how long is it?
Lifeguard was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lifeguard?
Lifeguard had a reported production budget of $900K and grossed $5.4M at the worldwide box office (6 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Lifeguard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lifeguard was composed by Dale Menten.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lifeguard?
Lifeguard holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).