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ACTOR
Martin SheenLouis Gossett Jr.Arthur HillTandy Cronyn
DIRECTOR
David Greene
SYNOPSICS
The Guardian (1984) is a English movie. David Greene has directed this movie. Martin Sheen,Louis Gossett Jr.,Arthur Hill,Tandy Cronyn are the starring of this movie. It was released in 1984. The Guardian (1984) is considered one of the best Crime,Thriller movie in India and around the world.
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The Guardian (1984) Reviews
Is he a protector of the people, or a perpetrator of evil?
I've seen this title several times, and I'm still trying to answer the previous question. Louis Gossett Jr. is brilliant in his role as John Mack, the hard to figure out security whiz. This is one of the best made for tv'ers ever made. The kind of stuff that made you run out and get cable after seeing it at a friends house. Unfortunately, they haven't made too many more this good sinse then. If you can find it, rent it, you'll enjoy it.
excellent,social study
I would stay home if they showed quality like this all the time.But thats asking for a lot.Well acted- dilemma of giving up your freedom and pride, paying a big price for " big brother" protection a good analogy of government and citizens.
Some great scenes
This film has some really well performed scenes of high drama. The opening burglary, the rape scene and the second last scene are all convincingly acted and gripping. I like the ending, but others may protest. Fantastic work from Louis Gossett Jr and Martin Sheen, and a story that leaves you guessing right to the end.
Geddit Up
Alongside DEADLY VOYAGE this is one of the best films ever to have been made for television . THE GUARDIAN stars Sheen as a white bleeding heart liberal and Gossett Jr as a black draconian fascistic security guard and it`s no coincidence that these two people are written this way or that one`s black and one`s white . Indeed it`s central to the subtext and character arcs . Best part is the climax when Sheen - who goes slightly OTT in this scene , and that`s by no means a criticism - realises that he has to " Geddit up " . If you`re wondering why he doesn`t want to " Geddit up " then you`ll just have to watch this great TVM . You won`t be disappointed
Wish I could find it on a DVD
I've not seen this for 26 years, but I remember it well and have tried a number of times to find this movie again so I could watch it once more. It seems that only a few old VHS copies are still around at places like Amazon. I've not had a VHS player for 10 years, so that will do me no good. It's a great movie and if I am remembering it as it was, Louis Gossett did a near perfect job in his part and as unconventional as he was in his role as the Guardian, he was exactly what they needed. It's one of those politically incorrect stories where you'll find yourself glad it is that way. I'll keep looking for a DVD but I doubt I'll get another shot at this excellent movie! If you have an opportunity to catch it, make the effort. It's a movie worth your time.