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Guardian

  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.0/10
655
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Mario Van Peebles in Guardian (2001)
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After two L.A.P.D. detectives investigate a violent crime spree, they discover a new drug linked to a terrifying supernatural power.After two L.A.P.D. detectives investigate a violent crime spree, they discover a new drug linked to a terrifying supernatural power.After two L.A.P.D. detectives investigate a violent crime spree, they discover a new drug linked to a terrifying supernatural power.

  • Director
    • John Terlesky
  • Writers
    • Jeff Yagher
    • Gary J. Tunnicliffe
    • John Terlesky
  • Stars
    • Mario Van Peebles
    • James Remar
    • Stacy Oversier
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.0/10
    655
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Terlesky
    • Writers
      • Jeff Yagher
      • Gary J. Tunnicliffe
      • John Terlesky
    • Stars
      • Mario Van Peebles
      • James Remar
      • Stacy Oversier
    • 9User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Mario Van Peebles
    Mario Van Peebles
    • Detective Kross
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Detective Carpenter
    Stacy Oversier
    • Selene
    Daniel Hugh Kelly
    Daniel Hugh Kelly
    • Agent Taylor
    Ice-T
    Ice-T
    • Max
    Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard
    • Katherine Kross
    Michael Chinyamurindi
    • Dr. Jacob Netanyel
    Phyllis Lyons
    Phyllis Lyons
    • Susannah Lichtmann
    Nancy La Scala
    Nancy La Scala
    • Cassie
    Dey Young
    Dey Young
    • Lt. Van Buren
    J.R. Cacia
    J.R. Cacia
    • Merckx
    • (as Joseph R. Cacia)
    Steve Zad
    • David Lichtmann
    Marshall Manesh
    Marshall Manesh
    • Iraqi Colonel
    Douglas Weston
    Douglas Weston
    • Hopkins
    Iqbal Theba
    Iqbal Theba
    • Dr. Tuchman
    David Ackert
    David Ackert
    • Ali
    Todd McKee
    Todd McKee
    • Aaron Lichtmann
    Ali Afshar
    Ali Afshar
    • Tarik
    • (as Alex Todd)
    • Director
      • John Terlesky
    • Writers
      • Jeff Yagher
      • Gary J. Tunnicliffe
      • John Terlesky
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    • Goofs
      When Detective Kross arrives to investigate the first murder, there is a woman crucified upside down. Kross, who as a seminary student memorized the entire Bible, remarks that St. Andrew was crucified upside down. Tradition has it that his brother St. Peter was crucified upside down.

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    • What are the differences between the "International Version" and the German Version?

    Details

    • Release date
      • September 22, 2001 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El guardián
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Cinetel Films
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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