The Guardian
The Guardian (2006)
“How do you decide who lives or who dies?”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
A high school swim champion with a troubled past enrolls in the U.S. Coast Guard's 'A' School, where legendary rescue swimmer Ben Randall teaches him some hard lessons about loss, love, and self-sacrifice.
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Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner
as Ben Randall
Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher
as Jake Fischer
Sela Ward
Sela Ward
as Helen Randall
Melissa Sagemiller
Melissa Sagemiller
as Emily Thomas
Dulé Hill
Dulé Hill
as Ken Weatherly
Bryce Cass
Bryce Cass
as Manny
Omari Hardwick
Omari Hardwick
as Carl Billings
克兰西·布朗
克兰西·布朗
as Capt. William Hadley
Neal McDonough
Neal McDonough
as Jack Skinner
Benny Ciaramello
Benny Ciaramello
as Benny Partida
Shelby Fenner
Shelby Fenner
as Cate LindseyPeter Gail
Peter Gail
as Danny DoranCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 139 min |
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