The Guard (2011)
The Guard is a 2011 action movie directed by John Michael McDonagh, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Brendan Gleeson, Don Cheadle and Liam Cunningham.
When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang.
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What is The Guard about?
When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang.
When was The Guard released?
The Guard was released on 7 July 2011.
How long is The Guard?
The Guard runs 1h 36m.
Who made The Guard?
The Guard was directed by John Michael McDonagh.
Where can I watch The Guard?
The Guard is available on The Roku Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Guard
Watch free with ads: The Roku Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Brendan Gleeson as Sergeant Gerry Boyle
- Don Cheadle as FBI agent Wendell Everett
- Liam Cunningham as Francis Sheehy
- Mark Strong as Clive Cornell
- Katarina Čas as Gabriela McBride
- David Wilmot as Liam O'Leary
- Rory Keenan as Garda Aidan McBride
- Laurence Kinlan as Photographer
- Dominique McElligott as Aoife O'Carroll
- Sarah Greene as Sinead Mulligan
- Fionnula Flanagan as Eileen Boyle
- Gary Lydon as Garda Inspector Gerry Stanton
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