The Bodyguard

19921992
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2h 9m

Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard (1992)

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A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to an R&B singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's.A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to an R&B singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's.A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to an R&B singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's.

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Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 10 wins & 21 nominations total

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A pop singer has been receiving threatening notes, and her manager hires a bodyguard known for his good work. The bodyguard ruffles the singer's feathers and most of her entourage by tightening security more than they feel is necessary. The bodyguard is haunted by the fact that he was on Reagan's secret service staff but wasn't there to prevent the attack by Hinckley. Eventually the bodyguard and the singer start an affair, and she begins to believe his precautions are necessary when the stalker strikes close to home. —Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>

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Taglines
- Never let her out of your sight. Never let your guard down. Never fall in love.
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated R for language
Parents guide

Trivia
Rachel's mansion is the same mansion as the "horse's head in the bed" mansion in "The Godfather (1972)."

Goofs
For a supposedly trained professional, Frank Farmer commits at least two violations of basic weapons safety rules by pointing a loaded weapon at people he doesn't intend to shoot. First when he is discussing security with Henry, Frank points his .45 directly at Henry. Then, during the incident at the cabin, as soon as he chambers a round in his .45, he points it directly in Nicki's face as he tells her to stay still.

Quotes
Sy Spector: Bill said you used to be with the Secret Service.
Frank: That's right.
Sy Spector: Ever guard the main man?
Frank: I was two years with Carter, four with Reagan.
Sy Spector: Reagan got shot!
Frank: Not on my shift.

Alternate versions
The BBFC insisted upon a 1 second cut to the UK version, to remove a double earclap, which they view as being easily imitated and very damaging...

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: The Distinguished Gentleman/Brother's Keeper/The Bodyguard/The Crying Game/Close to Eden (1992)

Soundtracks
I Have Nothing
Written by David Foster and Linda Thompson
Produced by David Foster
Performed by Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston Appears Courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.

Top review

6/10

Worth It Just for the Singing

Whitney Houston became a movie star in this film, which offers a lot of insight into the level of talent and appeal she had some 20 years before her untimely death in 2012. Although this is not a musical per se (more of a romantic thriller), Houston plays a pop singer and performs, among other songs, her signature tune, "I Will Always Love You," which was written by country legend Dolly Parton. ---from Musicals on the Silver Screen, American Library Association, 2013

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What are the differences between the British BBFC 15 Version and the Uncensored Version?

Release date
- November 25, 1992 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- Official Facebook
Language
- English
Also known as
- Vệ Sĩ
Filming locations
- Beverly House - 1011 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
Production companies
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Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $122,006,740
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $16,611,793
- Nov 29, 1992
Gross worldwide
- $411,006,740

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Runtime
2 hours 9 minutes
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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