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Bodyguard

Original title: The Bodyguard
  • 1992
  • AL
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
151K
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POPULARITY
2,141
544
Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston in 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.

  • Director
    • Mick Jackson
  • Writer
    • Lawrence Kasdan
  • Stars
    • Kevin Costner
    • Whitney Houston
    • Gary Kemp
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    151K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,141
    544
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • Lawrence Kasdan
    • Stars
      • Kevin Costner
      • Whitney Houston
      • Gary Kemp
    • 218User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 14 wins & 21 nominations total

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    Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner
    • Frank Farmer
    Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston
    • Rachel Marron
    Gary Kemp
    Gary Kemp
    • Sy Spector
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Devaney
    Ralph Waite
    Ralph Waite
    • Herb Farmer
    Tomas Arana
    Tomas Arana
    • Portman
    Michele Lamar Richards
    Michele Lamar Richards
    • Nicki
    Mike Starr
    Mike Starr
    • Tony
    Christopher Birt
    • Henry
    DeVaughn Nixon
    DeVaughn Nixon
    • Fletcher
    Gerry Bamman
    Gerry Bamman
    • Ray Court
    Joe Urla
    • Minella
    Tony Pierce
    • Dan
    Charles Keating
    Charles Keating
    • Klingman
    Robert Wuhl
    Robert Wuhl
    • Oscar Host
    Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds
    • Debbie Reynolds
    Danny Kamin
    Danny Kamin
    • Thuringer
    • (as Daniel Tucker Kamin)
    Ethel Ayler
    Ethel Ayler
    • Emma
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • Lawrence Kasdan
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    • Trivia
      Dolly Parton wrote and sang the song "I Will Always Love You". In an interview on the Graham Norton show, she said that when they asked to use the song for the movie, she sent it in and forgot about it. Then one day she was driving from her office to her house in Nashville when she heard Whitney Houston's version on the radio. She had to pull over to the side of the road in order to finish listening to it, because she was blown away by how beautifully the song was done, and by how beautifully Whitney Houston sang it.
    • Goofs
      Nominees for Best Actor & Best Actress Oscars traditionally sit in the first few rows for the ceremony. When Rachel is announced as Best Actress & stands, she is seated in about the 20th row. Following the camera in slow motion, Rachel proceeds to walk down the aisle, shaking hands with many rows of people congratulating her. This was obviously done for dramatic effect, as it gives the camera time to zero in on who is trying to shoot her.
    • 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 Whitney Houston: I Will Always Love You (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.

    User reviews218

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    Featured review
    8/10

    Peak Costner, Peak Houston (musically.)

    Former Bodyguard to Ronald Reagan, Frank Farmer, is hired to look after musical superstar Rachel Marron, who's life is in danger.

    I have truly never understood why this Oscar nominated movie is so lowly rated, it seems to have been forgotten about, in all but one area, the music.

    This film was huge when it first came out, and sure it features one of the greatest soundtracks in history, but it holds up well, it's a romantic thriller, and who doesn't enjoy a hero movie, particularly when it's in the guise of Kevin Costner, from a time where was deservedly, was Hollywood royalty.

    I watch it quite often, with a degree of sadness, for one reason, Whitney, when I see what she could have become, she was good, in spite of it being her movie debut, the combination of her and Costner worked to great effect.

    I still find it very rewarding, of course it's a little bit corny, a little cheesy, but it still works so well. I will always love you will always be remembered as one of the all time great songs.

    Don't judge a book by its cover, give it a go.

    8/10.
    • Sleepin_Dragon
    • Jan 4, 2023
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    FAQ1

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

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 10, 1992 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Bodyguard
    • Filming locations
      • Beverly Estate, 1011 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA(Rachel's estate - exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Kasdan Pictures
      • Tig Productions
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $122,046,449
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,611,793
      • Nov 29, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $411,046,449
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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