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Lifeguard

1976, Drama, 1h 36m

15 Reviews 500+ Ratings

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Southern California lifeguard Rick Carlson (Sam Elliott) has a real passion for his work, but, when he attends a high school reunion, he begins to feel that his peers have accomplished more than he has. He begins a romance with his former sweetheart, Cathy (Anne Archer), who is now a single mother with a young son. As their relationship progresses, Rick becomes even more confused about his life choices, and he starts to wonder if he should leave the beach behind and become a white-collar man.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Daniel Petrie
  • Producer:
    Ron Silverman
  • Writer:
    Ron Koslow
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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  • Distributor:
    Paramount Pictures

Cast & Crew

Sam Elliott
Sam Elliott
Rick Carlson
Anne Archer
Anne Archer
Cathy
Kathleen Quinlan
Kathleen Quinlan
Wendy
Stephen Young
Stephen Young
Larry
Parker Stevenson
Parker Stevenson
Chris Randall
Sharon Weber
Sharon Weber
Tina
Steve Burns
Steve Burns
Machine Gun
Lenka Peterson
Lenka Peterson
Mrs. Carlson
George Wallace
George Wallace
Mr. Carlson
Paul Kent
Paul Kent
Jack Gilmore
Daniel Petrie
Daniel Petrie
Director
Ron Koslow
Ron Koslow
Screenwriter
Ron Silverman
Ron Silverman
Producer
Ted Mann
Ted Mann
Executive Producer
Ralph Woolsey
Ralph Woolsey
Cinematographer
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Film Editing
Dale Menten
Dale Menten
Original Music
Margo Baxley
Margo Baxley
Costume Design
Joe Scully
Joe Scully
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Full Review… Robert Taylor Boston Globe Full Review… Susan Stark Detroit Free Press Full Review… Bill Cosford Miami Herald Full Review… Perry Stewart Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Full Review… Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Full Review… Kathleen Carroll New York Daily News Full Review… David Dugas United Press International Full Review… Jeanne Miller San Francisco Examiner Full Review… David A. Nardozzi Philadelphia Gay News Full Review… Jacoba Atlas Los Angeles Free Press Full Review… Richard T. Jameson Parallax View Full Review… Scott Weinberg DVDTalk.com
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