Guard Dog
Seen it?1997 | 81 min | Crime, Action
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and action fans. If you loved Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, start here.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A tough and violent battle ensues between Hikaru Gotokuji, who's been assigned as the bodyguard for a popular young entertainer, and the ex-mercenary who is aggressively intent on assassination.
How it earned its rating
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yasushi Saishi
- Kazuya Kimura
- Eri Imai
- Mai Tachihara
- Akihiro Nakatani
- Reiko Kataoka
- Daisuke Ryū
- Akaji Maro
- Natsuko Kyono