Schutzengel
- Drama
- Action
- Thriller
- Crime
15-year-old Nina witnesses a terrible crime that puts her life in danger. Being an orphan, she has nobody she can trust. When corrupt businessman Thomas Backer sends five killers after Nina, witness protection officer, Max, a former special-forces soldier, is responsible for her safety. They soon overcome their initial distance to find common ground. While on the run from the ruthless Backer, Rudi, one of Max’s former comrades, comes to their rescue – and continues to help the two out of some precarious situations. Even Max’s ex-girlfriend Sara is not just there to help him as a federal prosecutor. Nevertheless, Nina and Max face ever-increasing danger, and soon the teenager is not the only one in need of a guardian angel – Max could use one too.
The Guardians is a 2012 drama-thriller about a 15-year-old orphan witness who must go into hiding after witnessing a crime. When corrupt businessman Thomas Backer sends killers after her, a former special-forces witness protection officer named Max becomes her unlikely protector—and the two form a bond as they fight for survival on the run.
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Luna SchweigerNina
Moritz BleibtreuRudi
Karoline SchuchSara Müller
Hannah HerzsprungHelena
Rainer BockKarl Falkner
Nina EichingerReporterin
Oliver KorittkeEmpfangsmitarbeiter
Heiner LauterbachThomas Backer
Tim WildeNicholas
Axel SteinLeo
Herbert KnaupHenri Brietner
Jacob MatschenzToni Santer
Kostja UllmannPolizist
Katharina SchüttlerPolizistin
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SCHUTZENGEL (GUARDIANS) - Official Trailer HD En Sub (Til Schweiger / Barefoot Films)
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When was The Guardians released?
The Guardians was released on September 18, 2012.
What is The Guardians about?
The film follows Nina, a 15-year-old orphan who witnesses a crime and enters witness protection under the care of Max, a former special-forces officer. As they evade a corrupt businessman's hired killers, Nina and Max develop a protective bond while relying on help from Max's former comrades and ex-girlfriend.
Where can I watch The Guardians?
The film is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase through digital retailers; availability varies by region.
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