Guarding Tess
"A comedy beyond the call of duty."
Originally released in 1994. Guarding Tess is a comedy/drama film. directed by Hugh Wilson.
Starring Shirley MacLaine, Nicolas Cage, and Austin Pendleton
Synopsis
Doug 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (344 votes)
Budget
$20M
Production budget
Box Office
$27.1M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $27,058,304
Production Companies
- Channel Films
- TriStar Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guarding Tess about?
Doug 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 f...
Who directed Guarding Tess?
Guarding Tess was directed by Hugh Wilson.
How long is Guarding Tess?
Guarding Tess has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Guarding Tess released?
Guarding Tess was released on March 11, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Guarding Tess?
The main cast of Guarding Tess includes Shirley MacLaine, Nicolas Cage, Austin Pendleton, Edward Albert, James Rebhorn.
Is Guarding Tess worth watching?
Guarding Tess has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 344 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.