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Guardians

Original title: Zashchitniki
  • 2017
  • PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.0/10
15K
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Anton Pampushnyy, Sanjar Madi, Sebastien Sisak, and Alina Lanina in Guardians (2017)
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During the Cold War, an organization called "Patriot" created a super-hero squad, which includes members of multiple Soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but... Read allDuring the Cold War, an organization called "Patriot" created a super-hero squad, which includes members of multiple Soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but in hard times they must show themselves again.During the Cold War, an organization called "Patriot" created a super-hero squad, which includes members of multiple Soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but in hard times they must show themselves again.

  • Director
    • Sarik Andreasyan
  • Writer
    • Andrey Gavrilov
  • Stars
    • Anton Pampushnyy
    • Sanjar Madi
    • Sebastien Sisak
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.0/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sarik Andreasyan
    • Writer
      • Andrey Gavrilov
    • Stars
      • Anton Pampushnyy
      • Sanjar Madi
      • Sebastien Sisak
    • 186User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Anton Pampushnyy
    Anton Pampushnyy
    • Arsus
    Sanjar Madi
    Sanjar Madi
    • Khan
    • (as Sanzhar Madi)
    Sebastien Sisak
    Sebastien Sisak
    • Ler
    • (as Sebastyan Sisak Grigoryan)
    Alina Lanina
    Alina Lanina
    • Kseniya
    Valeriya Shkirando
    Valeriya Shkirando
    • Mayor Elena Larina
    Vyacheslav Razbegaev
    Vyacheslav Razbegaev
    • General-mayor Nikolay Dolgov
    Stanislav Shirin
    • Avgust Kuratov
    Aleksandr Komissarov
    • Viktor Dobronravov
    Nikolay Shestak
    Nikolay Shestak
    • Fyodor
    Elizaveta Polyakova
    Viktor Mishchenchuk
    Polina Polyakova
    Yuriy Pilyugin
    Svetlana Tulskaya
    Andrey Bobrov
    Mila Maximova
    Mila Maximova
    • Varvara Rogachyova
    • (as Mila Maksimova)
    Yuliya Afanaseva
    Yuliya Afanaseva
    Igor Maslov
    Igor Maslov
    • Ministr oborony RF
    • Director
      • Sarik Andreasyan
    • Writer
      • Andrey Gavrilov
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The movie has some parallels with various Marvel characters. Arsus being a scientist, changing into a large powerhouse, (whos pants somehow dont rip unless in full bear mode) is like Hulk. Kahn moves at the speeds of Quicksilver. When Ler covered his body in rocks he resembled The Thing. And Kseniya has a power set close to the Invisible Woman. Patriot is similar to S.H.I.E.L.D.
    • Goofs
      Both times when Arsus morphs into a full bear, ripping his pants, he reappears in human form having a full set of pants and boots.
    • Quotes

      Khan: In this world, even good has to clench its fists.

    • Crazy credits
      In mid-credits scene, Yelena is transported in a back of a truck by two soldiers. When they open the door, she attacks them, killing one and subduing the other, who, when asked who sent them, says: "Ferrum".
    • Alternate versions
      When the film was originally released in Germany, the dubbing was highly criticized for adding lowbrow humor. To rectify this, distributor Capelight ordered a new dubbing (which reflected the original tone of the movie) and the film was re-released (with both dubbings) on Blu-ray/DVD.
    • Connections
      Featured in BadComedian: Zaschitniki (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Zashchitniki
      ("Guardians")

      Written by Oleg Tsoy & Kseniya Vinogradova

      Performed by Yuliya Tereshchenko

    User reviews186

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    3/10
    Not good...
    The film has the look and feel of a video game. It moves too quickly at times, as if being advanced to the next level of a game. It sometimes feel they neglect showing crucial events. It was pretty much the Russian version of 'Fantastic Four'. This ambitious project has some really excellent effects and great moments, but overall it was just not compelling enough.
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    • paulclaassen
    • Jun 20, 2018

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    • Release date
      • July 11, 2017 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Russia
    • Official sites
      • Official Instagram (Russia)
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Zashchitniki
    • Production companies
      • Big Cinema House
      • Enjoy Movies
      • Renovatio Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • RUR 380,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,765,483
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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