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The Guardian Angel (1990)

Movie ★ 5.4 108 min

Drama

An unspecified European country ca 1912 in the throws of political upheaval. A man only dressed in black (Jacob, played by Philip Zandén) is hired to assassinate the Interior Minister Joel Birkman (Etienne Glaser) after a particular brutal strike down of a student protest. He takes up work as the minister's bodyguard at his summer residence, and get's entangled in the affairs and politics of the Birkman family.

Suzanne Osten Director Etienne Glaser Writer Madeleine Gustafsson Writer Suzanne Osten Writer

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Released
March 18, 1990
Runtime
108 min
IMDb
tt0100636
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Studio
Filmhuset AS, Mekano Pictures AB, ,

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Cast

Philip Zandén Philip Zandén Jacob Etienne Glaser Joel Birkman, Home Secretary Malin Ek Malin Ek Livia Birkman, his wife Björn Kjellman Björn Kjellman Welja, his son Gunilla Röör Gunilla Röör Katja, his daughter Lena Nylén Jessica, his daughter Hanna Hartleb Hanna Pia Bäckström Maria Demodov Tuncel Kurtiz Tuncel Kurtiz Ivar Sven Lindqvist Sven Lindqvist Police minister Reuben Sallmander Reuben Sallmander Konstantin Lars Wiik Lars Wiik Secretary

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Guardian Angel about?
An unspecified European country ca 1912 in the throws of political upheaval. A man only dressed in black (Jacob, played by Philip Zandén) is hired to assassinate the Interior Minister Joel Birkman (Etienne Glaser) after a particular brutal strike down of a student protest. He takes up work as the minister's bodyguard at his summer residence, and get's entangled in the affairs and politics of the Birkman family.
Who directed The Guardian Angel?
The Guardian Angel was directed by Suzanne Osten.
Who stars in The Guardian Angel?
The Guardian Angel stars Philip Zandén, Etienne Glaser, Malin Ek, Björn Kjellman.
When was The Guardian Angel released?
The Guardian Angel is a 1990 drama film.
Where can I watch The Guardian Angel?
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