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The Bodyguard (1992)

A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to a pop singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's.

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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 11 wins & 19 nominations. See more awards »
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Storyline

A pop singer has been receiving threatening notes, and her manager hires a bodyguard known for his good work. The bodyguard ruffles the singer's feathers and most of her entourage by tightening security more than they feel is necessary. The bodyguard is haunted by the fact that he was on Reagan's secret service staff but wasn't there to prevent the attack by Hinckley. Eventually the bodyguard and the singer start an affair, and she begins to believe his precautions are necessary when the stalker strikes close to home. Written by Ed Sutton <[email protected]>

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Never let her out of your sight. Never let your guard down. Never fall in love.

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Action | Drama | Music | Romance

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Rated R for language | See all certifications »

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25 November 1992 (USA)  »

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Bodyguard  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$16,611,793, 29 November 1992, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$121,945,720

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$410,900,000
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Kevin Costner first saw the script while working with Lawrence Kasdan on Silverado (1985). See more »

Goofs

When returning from the funeral - the left side the windshield had a sign saying "FUNERAL" - two seconds later it is on the right side. See more »

Quotes

Rachel: I don't trust discipline. I know, at that crucial moment, I'd cop out.
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Connections

Referenced in Focus (2015) See more »

Soundtracks

Walk Away Renee
Written by Michael Brown (as Mike Lookofsky), Tony Sansone and Bob Calilli
Performed by The Left Banke
Courtesy of PolyGram Special Markets, A Division of PolyGram Group Distribution
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Costner and Houston's chemistry save a bland plot
7 October 2006 | by – See all my reviews

A movie/music star who needs protection from a psychotic fan, wow what a concept. And who better to play it than Whitney Houston, a stretch I know.

The plot is totally disappointing and bland. Luckily the on-screen romance and chemistry from Houston and Costner, along with a great soundtrack, save this film from being a total bust. The love story between Costner and Houston becomes the main driving force, preventing the film from running out of ideas. In the end the romance is what you take away from the film, not the convoluted mystery plot.

It's enjoyable in the end and I would recommend it. Of course the soundtrack is one of the best and most popular in history with "I Will Always Love You", "Run to You", "I Have Nothing", and "I'm Every Woman."


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