The Guardian
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13 Jan 2010

### Details

Director: | Andrew Davis
Writer: | Ron L. Brinkerhoff
Producer: | Beau Flynn, Tripp Vinson, Armyan Bernstein, Lowell D. Blank
Theatrical: | 2006
Rated: | PG-13
Studio: | Buena Vista
Genre: | Adventure, Action
Duration: | 2 hr 19 mins

Languages: | English
Subtitles: | Spanish
Sound: | Dolby Digital 5.1 [French]
Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen (1.85:1)
Picture Format: | Widescreen
Discs: | 1
Region: | Region 1
Release: | Jan 2006

#### Features

Deleted Scenes With Optional Introduction By Director Andrew Davis And Writer Ron L. Brinkerhoff<BR> Never-Before-Seen Alternate Ending - With On-Camera Introduction By Director Andrew Davis<BR> <i>Unsung Heroes</i> - Tribute To The Real-Life Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers<BR> <i>Making Waves</i> - The Making Of <i>The Guardian</i><BR> Audio Commentary With Director Andrew Davis And Writer Ron L. Brinkerhoff

### Summary

The Guardian stars Kevin Costner as Ben Randall and Ashton Kutcher as Jake Fischer in the world of Coast Guard Rescue Swimming. After losing his crew in a fatal crash, Ben is sent to teach at “A” School for Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers. Ben immerses himself in teaching, transforming the program with his out of the box training style. Ben takes Jake under his wing and trains him to be the best. After graduation, Jake follows Randall to Alaska, where they face the mortal dangers of the Bering Sea. In his initial solo rescue, Jake learns the true meaning of the Coast Guard motto; ”So Others May Live”

### Credits

Kevin Costner | ... | Ben Randall
Ashton Kutcher | ... | Jake Fischer
Derek Adams | ... | Lapp
Sela Ward | ... | Helen Randall
Gregory J. Barnett | ... | Pilot Doug Lathrop
Melissa Sagemiller | ... | Emily Thomas
Clancy Brown | ... | Capt William Hadley
Omari Hardwick | ... | Carl Billings
Alex Daniels | ... | Wild Bill
Adam Peña | ... | Benjamin Reyes
Daniel J. Molthen | ... | Co-Pilot Wakefield
Andrew Schanno | ... | Pilot Mitchell
Adam Pena | ... | Benjamin Reyes
Neal McDonough | ... |