The Guardians (2012)
Original title: Schutzengel
The Guardians is a 2012 German-language drama movie directed by Til Schweiger, with a running time of 2h 13m. It stars Til Schweiger, Luna Schweiger and Moritz Bleibtreu.
15-year-old Nina witnesses a terrible crime that puts her life in danger. Being an orphan, she has nobody she can trust. When corrupt businessman Thomas Backer sends five killers after Nina, witness protection officer, Max, a former special-forces soldier, is responsible for her safety. They soon overcome their initial distance to find common ground. While on the run from the ruthless Backer, Rudi, one of Max’s former comrades, comes to their rescue, and continues to help the two out of some precarious situations. Even Max’s ex-girlfriend Sara is not just there to help him as a federal prosecutor. Nevertheless, Nina and Max face ever-increasing danger, and soon the teenager is not the only one in need of a guardian angel, Max could use one too.
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What is The Guardians about?
15-year-old Nina witnesses a terrible crime that puts her life in danger. Being an orphan, she has nobody she can trust. When corrupt businessman Thomas Backer sends five killers after Nina, witness protection officer, Max, a former special-forces soldier, is responsible for her safety. They soon overcome their initial distance to find common ground. While on the run from the ruthless Backer, Rudi, one of Max’s former comrades, comes to their rescue, and continues to help the two out of some precarious situations. Even Max’s ex-girlfriend Sara is not just there to help him as a federal prosecutor. Nevertheless, Nina and Max face ever-increasing danger, and soon the teenager is not the only one in need of a guardian angel, Max could use one too.
When was The Guardians released?
The Guardians was released on 18 September 2012.
How long is The Guardians?
The Guardians runs 2h 13m.
Who made The Guardians?
The Guardians was directed by Til Schweiger.
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Cast
- Til Schweiger as Max Fischer
- Luna Schweiger as Nina
- Moritz Bleibtreu as Rudi
- Karoline Schuch as Sara Müller
- Hannah Herzsprung as Helena
- Rainer Bock as Karl Falkner
- Nina Eichinger as Reporterin
- Oliver Korittke as Empfangsmitarbeiter
- Heiner Lauterbach as Thomas Backer
- Tim Wilde as Nicholas
- Axel Stein as Leo
- Herbert Knaup as Henri Brietner