Guarding Tess 1994
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SplatDoug is a Secret Service Agent who has just completed his stint in charge protecting Tess Carlisle—the widow of a former U.S. President, and a close personal friend of the current President. He finds that she has requested that he not be rotated but instead return to be her permanent detail. Doug is crushed, and—after returning—wants off her detail as she is very difficult to guard and makes her detail crazy with her whims and demands.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Tess Carlisle
as Doug Chesnic
as Earl
as Barry Carlisle
as Howard Shaeffer
as Frederick
as Tom Bahlor
as Lee Danielson
as Ralph Buoncristiani
as Joe Spector
Director:
Writer:
Hugh Wilson, PJ Torokvei
Stars:
Shirley MacLaine, Nicolas Cage, Austin Pendleton, Edward Albert, James Rebhorn, Richard Griffiths, John Roselius, David Graf, Don Yesso, James Lally,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
1994 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
96 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Guarding Tess
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Tess Carlisle
as Doug Chesnic
as Earl
as Barry Carlisle
as Howard Shaeffer
as Frederick
as Tom Bahlor
as Lee Danielson
as Ralph Buoncristiani
as Joe Spector
as Bob Hutcherson
as Kenny Young
as Kimberly Cannon
as Charles Ivy
as Neal Carlo
as Jimmy
as Barbara
as Caleb Harrison
as Derrick Hastings
as Kidnapper
as Kidnapper
as Mr. Porter
as Autograph Seeker
as FBI Man
as FBI Man
as FBI Man
as FBI Man
as Plainclothes Guard
as Opera Singer
as Opera Singer
as The President (voice)
as Doctor
as Young Doctor
as Waitress
as Store Manager
as James Carlisle
as Shaeffer's Assistant
as Crew Member
as Hairdresser
as Carlo's Secretary
as Helicopter Doctor
as Major Domo
as Yvonne Hernandez
as Nurse
as Helicopter Pilot
as Orderly
as Businessman (uncredited)
as Store Customer (uncredited)
as FBI Agent (uncredited)
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
as Sheriff Janson (uncredited)
as FBI Man
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