The Guardian
“How do you decide who lives or who dies?”
2006•PG-13•2h 19m•7.1•Released
ActionAdventureDrama
A high school swim champion with a troubled past enrolls in the U.S. Coast Guard's 'A' School, where legendary rescue swimmer Ben Randall teaches him some hard lessons about loss, love, and self-sacrifice.
Director
Andrew Davis
Writer
Ron L. Brinkerhoff
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$95M
Languages
English
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Cast
Kevin Costner
Ben Randall
Ashton Kutcher
Jake Fischer
Sela Ward
Helen Randall
Melissa Sagemiller
Emily Thomas
Dulé Hill
Ken Weatherly
Bryce Cass
Manny
Omari Hardwick
Carl Billings
Clancy Brown
Capt. William Hadley
Neal McDonough
Jack Skinner
Benny Ciaramello
Benny Partida
Shelby Fenner
Cate Lindsey
Peter Gail
Danny Doran
Damon Lipari
Damon Bennett
Scott Mueller
Scott Reeves
Travis Willingham
Travis Finely
Production
Company
Touchstone Pictures
Company
Beacon Pictures
Company
Contrafilm
Company
Firm Films
Company
Eyetronics
Company
A School Productions
Producer
Beau Flynn
Producer
Tripp Vinson
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