Cast
Lawrence Tierney
as Michael C. 'Mike' Carter
Priscilla Lane
as Doris Brewster
Phillip Reed
as Freddie Dysen
June Clayworth
as Connie Fenton
Elisabeth Risdon
as Gene Dysen
Steve Brodie
as Fenton
Frank Fenton
as Lieutenant Borden
Charles Cane
as Capt. Wayne
Claire Carleton
as Zinnia - Counter Girl (uncredited)
Jack Carr
as Cop
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1948
Runtime1h 02m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Crime
Votes31
DirectorRichard Fleischer
WritersFred Niblo Jr., Harry Essex, George W. George
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBodyguard
About Bodyguard
A cop on suspension is framed for murder when he noses in on a murder investigation.
Directed by Richard Fleischer, Bodyguard leans on a strong ensemble — Lawrence Tierney, Priscilla Lane, Phillip Reed — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1948.
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