The Guard
"The FBI are about to discover that things work a little differently around here."
Originally released in 2011. The Guard is a action/comedy film. directed by John Michael McDonagh.
Starring Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, and Liam Cunningham
Synopsis
When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (1,342 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$19.6M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Ireland
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Brendan Gleeson
as Sergeant Gerry Boyle
Don Cheadle
as FBI agent Wendell Everett
Liam Cunningham
as Francis Sheehy
Mark Strong
as Clive Cornell
Katarina Δas
as Gabriela McBride
David Wilmot
as Liam O'Leary
Rory Keenan
as Garda Aidan McBride
Laurence Kinlan
as Photographer
Dominique McElligott
as Aoife O'Carroll
Sarah Greene
as Sinead Mulligan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $19,560,274
Production Companies
- Prescience
- UK Film Council
- Reprisal Films
- Aegis Film Fund
- Element Pictures
- Crescendo Productions
- EDS Pictures
- FΓs Γireann/Screen Ireland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Guard about?
When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take...
Who directed The Guard?
The Guard was directed by John Michael McDonagh.
How long is The Guard?
The Guard has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Guard released?
The Guard was released on July 7, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Guard?
The main cast of The Guard includes Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, Mark Strong, Katarina Δas.
Is The Guard worth watching?
The Guard has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 1,342 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.