My Bodyguard

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The son (Chris Makepeace) of a hotel manager (Martin Mull) finds himself the target of the school bully (Matt Dillon, in his breakthrough movie role). So he makes an offer to a school outcast--the biggest kid in class (Adam Baldwin), who reputedly has actually killed someone. He'll pay him to be his bodyguard against the bully. But the business arrangement turns into friendship, even as the smaller boy learns his new friend's secret shame. The first film by director-producer Tony Bill, this one comes down a little too heavily on the feel-good notes (and includes a gratingly precious appearance by Ruth Gordon in her lovable eccentric mode) but works because of strong performances by its young cast. --Marshall Fine

This was a really solid early 80's teen movie. A bit deeper than most. It holds up well 30 years later. Matt Dillon sure can play a jerk to perfection.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081207

 

[BillsCarnage]

Man, that was such a good movie. By far one of my favs from the 80's.

Even though they say it was Dillon's breakout, I thought Baldwin was equally as good.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

One of my favorites. Old enough to have seen it in the theater the first time and a few times since. Baldwin's first film role. Been a fan of his ever since.

 

[Gaddabout]

It never dawned on me until recently that Jayne Cobb -- one of my all-time favorite characters -- was also in this movie. What an underrated actor, even if he only hits one or two notes.