The Guard

Galway coast, misty morning, police radio chatter. A lone cop and an FBI agent clash, Irish landscapes stretch out before them. McDonagh's dark humor sets the tone.

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John Michael McDonagh directed The Guard in 2011. See John Michael McDonagh's full filmography, where to start with John Michael McDonagh, or where to go after you've seen everything by John Michael McDonagh.

The Guard was released in 2011 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 96 minutes.