The Guard


1h 36m 1990

Brief Synopsis

A new guard on a train transporting prisoners to camps in the far northeast is overwhelmed, and ultimately undone, by the unrelenting brutality and sadism of his fellow workers.

Film Details

Also Known As
Guard, Karaul
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1990

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

A new guard on a train transporting prisoners to camps in the far northeast is overwhelmed, and ultimately undone, by the unrelenting brutality and sadism of his fellow workers.

Film Details

Also Known As
Guard, Karaul
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1990

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1990

Released in United States April 14, 1990

Released in United States February 1990

Released in United States March 1991

Released in United States September 1990

Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals (The Edge) September 6-15, 1990.

Released in United States February 1990 (Shown at Berlin Film Festival (in competition) February 9-20, 1990.)

Released in United States September 1990 (Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals (The Edge) September 6-15, 1990.)

Shown at Hong Kong International Film Festival April 14, 1990.

Released in United States 1990

Released in United States April 14, 1990 (Shown at Hong Kong International Film Festival April 14, 1990.)

Shown at Berlin Film Festival (in competition) February 9-20, 1990.

Released in United States March 1991 (Shown at New Directors/New Films series New York City March 15-31, 1991.)

Shown at New Directors/New Films series New York City March 15-31, 1991.