The Guys
“How do you find the words?”
Synopsis
The story of a fire captain who lost eight men in the collapse of the World Trade Center and the editor who helps him prepare the eulogies he must deliver.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 13, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 2, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Simpson
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Nelson, Jim Simpson
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- The Guys
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Open City Films, ContentFilm, Blow Up Pictures, Focus Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Simpson
Anne Nelson, Jim Simpson
Mychael Danna
Maryse Alberti
Sarah Flack
John Schmidt, Bonnie Timmermann, Edward R. Pressman, Jason Kliot, Joana Vicente
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Simpson
Director
Anne Nelson
Writer
Jason Kliot
Producer
Joana Vicente
Producer
Jim Simpson
Writer
Sarah Flack
Editor
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guys about?
The story of a fire captain who lost eight men in the collapse of the World Trade Center and the editor who helps him prepare the eulogies he must deliver.
Who directed The Guys?
The Guys was directed by Jim Simpson.
Who stars in The Guys?
The principal cast of The Guys includes Sigourney Weaver, Anthony LaPaglia, Irene Walsh, Jim Simpson, Charlotte Simpson.
When was The Guys released and how long is it?
The Guys was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Guys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guys was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guys?
The Guys holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).