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The Guard

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Original title
The Guard
Year
Running time
92 min.
Country
Ireland Ireland
Director
Screenwriter
John Michael McDonagh
Cast
Music
Calexico
Cinematography
Larry Smith
Producer
Reprisal Films, Element Pictures, Crescendo Productions. Producer: Martin McDonagh
Genre
Comedy. Thriller | Black Comedy. Cop Movies. Crime. Drugs. Small Town Life (Non-North American). Buddy Film
Synopsis
Confrontational Irish cop Gerry Boyle (Brendan Gleeson) reluctantly teams with uptight FBI agent Wendell Everett (Don Cheadle) to take down a gang of international drug traffickers in this comedy thriller.
Awards
2011: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best Actor - Comedy/Musical (Gleeson)
2011: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Original Screenplay
2011: Seminci: Official Selection
2011: Satellite Awards: Best Editing. 4 nominations, including Best Director & Actor (Glesson)
2011: Sundance Film Festival: nominated to World Cinema Jury Prize (Dramatic).
2011: British Independent Film Awards (BIFA): 3 nominations
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The Guard
The Guard
2011
John Michael McDonagh
6.5
(12,466)
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