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Guarding Tess

Guarding Tess

11th March 1994
1h 36m
Hugh Wilson
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Guarding Tess is a Comedy film released on 11th March 1994; Hugh Wilson directed the film which stars Nicolas Cage, James Rebhorn, and Shirley MacLaine. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $7,058,304 on its budget.

Plot

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.

Genres & Themes

Cast (16)

Nicolas Cage's profile
Nicolas Cage Doug Chesnic
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
James Rebhorn's profile
James Rebhorn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Shirley MacLaine's profile
Shirley MacLaine
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Austin Pendleton's profile
Austin Pendleton
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Richard Griffiths's profile
Richard Griffiths
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Harry Lennix's profile
Harry Lennix
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Dale Dye's profile
Dale Dye
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Edward Albert's profile
Edward Albert
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Don Yesso's profile
Don Yesso
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
David Graf's profile
David Graf
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Susan Blommaert's profile
Susan Blommaert
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
John Roselius's profile
John Roselius
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Hugh Wilson's profile
Hugh Wilson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Gerald F. Gough
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62

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Guarding Tess FAQ

When was Guarding Tess released?

Guarding Tess was released 30 years ago, on Friday March 11th, 1994.

How much did Guarding Tess cost to make?

The budget was $20,000,000.

How much money did Guarding Tess make?

The worldwide revenue was $27,058,304.

Is Guarding Tess on Netflix?

No, Guarding Tess is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Guarding Tess on Amazon Prime?

No, Guarding Tess is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Guarding Tess on Disney Plus?

No, Guarding Tess is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Guarding Tess Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

13% 20-29
6% 30-39
44% 40-49
19% 50-59
6% 60-69
13% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

13% Female
88% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown