The Guard (2011)

The FBI are about to discover that things work a little differently around here.

The Guard (2011) poster

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.

Director: John Michael McDonagh
Genre: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Convertino, Joey Burns, Calexico
Cinematography: Larry Smith
Editing: Chris Gill
Production: Prescience, UK Film Council, Reprisal Films, Aegis Film Fund, Element Pictures, Crescendo Productions, EDS Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: Gaeilge, English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $20M
Original Language: en

Keywords

prostitute, drug smuggling, blackmail, rural area, ireland, buddy cop, cops, irish

Trailer

The Guard Trailer

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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 down a dangerous gang.
Who directed The Guard?
The Guard was directed by John Michael McDonagh.
Who stars in The Guard?
The Guard stars Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, Mark Strong, Katarina Čas, David Wilmot.
How long is The Guard?
The Guard has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is The Guard?
The Guard is a Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime film.
What is the budget of The Guard?
The Guard had a budget of $6M.
How much did The Guard gross?
The Guard grossed $20M worldwide.
Where was The Guard produced?
The Guard was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.