The Guardian

[Brian in Mesa]

Costner & Kutcher to Star in The Guardian
Source: Production Weekly
May 10, 2005

Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher will star in The Guardian, the Disney drama to be directed by Andrew Davis (Holes).

The project centers on Jake Cummings (Kutcher), a rebellious young man whose life is veering out of control. He enlists in the Coast Guard, where he forms a mentor-type friendship with a legendary rescue swimmer (Costner) who lost his crew in a fatal crash. The older man helps turn around the life of the younger man by teaching him the meaning of sacrifice.

The production is currently scouting locations in Louisiana for an October start.

 

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After losing his crew in a fatal crash, legendary Rescue Swimmer, Ben Randall, is sent to teach at "A" School, an elite training program for Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers. Wrestling with the loss of his crew members, he throws himself into teaching, turning the program upside down with his unorthodox training methods. While there, he encounters a young, cocky swim champ, Jake Fischer, who is driven to be the best. During training, Randall helps mold Jake's character, combining his raw talent with the heart and dedication required of a Rescue Swimmer. Upon graduation, Jake follows Randall to Kodiak, Alaska, where they face the inherent dangers of the Bering Sea. In his initial solo rescue, Jake learns firsthand from Randall, the true meaning of heroism and sacrifice, echoing the Swimmer's motto--"So Others May Live!"

Also Known As: The Guardsman

Production Status: In Production/Awaiting Release

Logline: A famed Coast Guard Rescue swimmer is re-assigned to teach at the legendary Coast Guard “A” School and inspires one cocky rookie to learn the true meaning of heroism and sacrifice.

Genres: Action/Adventure and Drama

Release Date: September 29th, 2006 (wide)

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of action/peril, brief strong language and some sensuality.

Distributors: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

Production Co.: Beacon Communications, ContraFilm

Studios: Touchstone Pictures

Financiers: Co-Financier: Beacon Communications

Filming Locations: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Produced in: United States



Cast and Credits

Starring: Kevin Costner, Ashton Kutcher, Neal McDonough, Melissa Sagemiller, Clancy Brown
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Produced by: Armyan Bernstein, Charlie Lyons, Zanne Devine

 

[Bada0Bing]

I just watched it. I thought it was average. I liked how they presented some of the training scenes. They had a documentary film feel to them. I didn’t really like the ending. I watched the alternative ending and it was even worse.