The Bodyguard
“Never let her out of your sight. Never let your guard down. Never fall in love.”
Synopsis
A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bodyguard and the self-indulgent diva totally clash. But before long, all that tension sparks fireworks of another sort, and the love-averse tough guy is torn between duty and romance.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-08
Top Cast
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Kevin Costner
Frank Farmer
Whitney Houston
Rachel Marron
Gary Kemp
Sy Spector
Bill Cobbs
Bill Devaney
Ralph Waite
Herb Farmer
Tomas Arana
Greg Portman
Michele Lamar Richards
Nicki Marron
Mike Starr
Tony Scipelli
Christopher Birt
Henry
DeVaughn Nixon
Fletcher Marron
Gerry Bamman
Ray Court
Joe Urla
Minella
Tony Pierce
Dan
Charles Keating
Klingman
Robert Wuhl
Oscar Host
Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
Danny Kamin
Thuringer
Ethel Ayler
Emma
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 20, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$411M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
16.44x
+$386M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mick Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kasdan
- Original Score
- Allan Dennis Rich, Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- The Bodyguard
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $411M
- Production Studios
- Kasdan Pictures, Tig Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mick Jackson
Lawrence Kasdan
Allan Dennis Rich, Alan Silvestri
Andrew Dunn
Donn Cambern, Richard A. Harris
Kevin Costner, Lawrence Kasdan, Jim Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Mick Jackson
Director
Lawrence Kasdan
Screenplay
Kevin Costner
Producer
Lawrence Kasdan
Producer
Jim Wilson
Producer
Allan Dennis Rich
Original Music Composer
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Donn Cambern
Editor
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Jeffrey Beecroft
Production Design
Susan Nininger
Costume Design
Norman Howell
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bodyguard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bodyguard about?
A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bodyguard and the self-indulgent diva totally clash. But before long, all that tension sparks fireworks of another sort, and the love-averse tough guy is torn between duty and romance.
Who directed The Bodyguard?
The Bodyguard was directed by Mick Jackson.
Who stars in The Bodyguard?
The principal cast of The Bodyguard includes Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs, Ralph Waite.
When was The Bodyguard released and how long is it?
The Bodyguard was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Bodyguard?
The Bodyguard had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $411M at the worldwide box office (16.44 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Bodyguard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bodyguard was composed by Allan Dennis Rich, Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bodyguard?
The Bodyguard holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).