Guarding Tess
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Guarding Tess

(1994)Directed by Hugh Wilson96 min · PG-13Comedy, Drama
“A comedy beyond the call of duty.”

Doug Chesnic (Nicolas Cage) is a Secret Service agent who has just finished a stint guarding Tess Carlisle (Shirley MacLaine), the widow of a former President, and he is ready to be rotated off. She asks for him to stay as her permanent detail. Hugh Wilson sets the two against each other, her whims and demands against his patience, and Doug starts looking for a way out of the job.

Shirley MacLaineas Tess Carlisle
Nicolas Cageas Doug Chesnic
Edward Albertas Barry Carlisle
James Rebhornas Howard Shaeffer
Richard Griffithsas Frederick
John Roseliusas Tom Bahlor
David Grafas Lee Danielson
Don Yessoas Ralph Buoncristiani
JLJames Lallyas Joe Spector
Brant von Hoffmanas Bob Hutcherson
Harry Lennixas Kenny Young
Susan Blommaertas Kimberly Cannon
Dale Dyeas Charles Ivy
James Handyas Neal Carlo
Stephen S. Chenas Jimmy
Katie O'Haraas Barbara
Mark Conwayas Caleb Harrison
David L. Kingas Derrick Hastings
JBJane Beardas Kidnapper
Michael Gabelas Kidnapper
Kelly Williamsas Mr. Porter
Beverly Brighamas Autograph Seeker
Teman Treadwayas FBI Man