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The Bodyguard (1992)

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Lawrence Kasdan originally wrote his script for The Bodyguard in the late 1960s as a vehicle for Steve McQueen; by the time it reached the screen, Kasdan's star was another movie hearthrob, Kevin Costner. When imperious musical superstar Whitney Houston begins receiving death threats, she is compelled to hire a bodyguard. Enter Costner, who immediately incurs the wrath of Houston and her entourage by imposing prison-like security measures. An ex-Secret Service agent, Costner still hasn't purged

R, 2 hr. 9 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Mick Jackson

Written By: Lawrence Kasdan

In Theaters: Nov 25, 1992 Wide

On DVD: Apr 18, 2006

Warner Home Video

The Bodyguard Trailer & Photos

Cast

Kevin Costner
Frank Farmer
Whitney Houston
Rachel Marron
Gary Kemp
Sy Spector
Bill Cobbs
Bill Devaney
Ralph Waite
Herb Farmer
Tomas Arana
Portman
Michele Lamar Richards
Nikki Marron
Mike Starr
Tony
Christopher Birt
Henry
DeVaughn Walter Nixon
Fletcher Marron
Gerry Bamman
Ray Court
Joe Urla
Minella
Joseph C. Hess
Cuban Husband
Tony Pierce
Dan
Charles Keating
Klingman
Robert Wuhl
Oscar Host
Debbie Reynolds
Herself
Dan Kamin
Thuringer
Ethel Ayler
Emma
Sean Cheesman
Richard Schiff
Skip Thomas
Chris Connelly
Nathaniel Parker
Clive Healy
Bert Remsen
Rotary President
Donald Hotton
Reverend Hardy
Nita Whitaker
Patricia Healy
1st Sound Winner
Blumen Young
Rob Sullivan
Best Sound Presenter
jennifer lyon-buchanan
Stephen Shellen
Tom Winston
Victoria Bass
Woman in Green
Abbey Vine
Phil Redrow
Video Director
Christopher Connelly
Oscar Arrivals MC
Joe Hess
Marta Velasco
Joe Unger
Journalist
Gwen Seliger
Susan Traylor
Dress Designer
Pat Van Patten
Shelley Hill
Amy Lou Dempsey
Rosie Lee Hooks
Ken Myles
Robert Feist
Charles Bazaldua
Tracye Logan
Douglas Price
Ellin La Var
Joseph Zabrosky
Rollin Jarrett
David M. Morano
Carla Lizzette Mejia
Linda Thompson
Female Academy Member
David Foster
Oscar Conductor
Towanna King

Critic Reviews for The Bodyguard

All Critics (32) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (10) | Rotten (18) | DVD (15)

A plotless and trashy romantic melodrama that, with th help of some melodic songs, became a popular hit and date movie.

April 26, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Great Whitney Houston songs, mediocre love story.

December 31, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Sandie Angulo Chen

Common Sense Media

Serviceable story with Houston making an impressive film debut.

April 29, 2005 Comment

Michael A. Smith

Nolan's Pop Culture Review Source: Nolan's Pop Culture Review

hilarious camp artifact

February 22, 2005 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

...its plot developments are either telescoped well in advance or tacked on to make the story seem more exciting than it really is. (Special Edition DVD)

February 8, 2005 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

The Bodyguard is mostly an overlong character study involving two uninteresting people we don't really want to know much about in the first place.

February 8, 2005 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

The thriller aspect of The Bodyguard works, but the romance does not.

December 28, 2004 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

You'll get the most bang for your entertainment buck by simply buying the soundtrack. A rental of the DVD is strictly optional.

November 28, 2004 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com

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Don Willmott

Filmcritic.com

The relationship between Houston and Costner is mighty strange one, albeit profoundly problematic.

July 5, 2003 Comment

Moira Sullivan

FilmFestivals.com

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A great film. Costner makes an excellent bodyguard and Houston's singing voice just blows you away everytime. The soundtrack is just as good as the film.

June 23, 2011

Bethany Murphy

Super Reviewer

Kevin Costner stars as an ex Secret Service, turned Bodyguard who is billed as the best there is. Hired by Rachel Marron, a famous singer (played by Whitney Houston who is surprisingly good) after a series of problems from an obsessed fan.This film sounds like (and at times plays like) a daytime TV movie. However,

January 17, 2011

Christopher Alcock

Super Reviewer

The Bodyguard Quotes

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1. Rachel Marron: Don't make me close one more door, I don't wanna hurt anymore. Stay in my arms if you dare, Or must I imagine you there. Don't walk away from me.
– Submitted by Alyssa B (4 months ago)
1. Rachel Marron: Can I get you anything?
2. Frank Farmer: Orange juice!
3. Rachel Marron: Straight?
– Submitted by Alyssa B (4 months ago)
1. Frank Farmer: The people who hire me, they don't have to be convinced to save their own lives.
– Submitted by Lindsea T (6 months ago)

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