My Bodyguard 1980
“Terrorized in the Toilets? Chased after school? Shaken down for lunch money? GET A BODYGUARD”
What is My Bodyguard?
My Bodyguard is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Family.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 11, 1980
- Studios
- Melvin Simon Productions, Market Street Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Family
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Overview
My Bodyguard is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Family. Produced and broadcast by Melvin Simon Productions, Market Street Productions, 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A shy teen hires a towering misfit to stand up to a school bully.”
- Heartwarming friendship between unlikely allies
- Blend of comedy, drama, and family elements
- Recognized as a top ten film of 1980 by the National Board of Review
- Audience ratings are modest, indicating mixed reception
Watch it if you enjoy uplifting teen stories about standing up to bullies.
With a PG rating and family‑friendly tone, the film is appropriate for younger viewers.
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What is the central premise of My Bodyguard?
A new high‑school student enlists a large misfit to protect him from a bully who extorts lunch money.
Who are the main characters?
Clifford Peache, the teenage protagonist, and the overgrown misfit who becomes his protector.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy‑drama with family appeal.
When was My Bodyguard released?
The film premiered in the United States on July 11, 1980.
Did the film receive any notable recognition?
It was named one of the top ten films of 1980 by the National Board of Review and was nominated for a Writers Guild of America award for Best Drama Written Directly for the Screen.
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