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Guardian

2001-06-12 · 89 min · ★ 5.8

Action · Science Fiction · Fantasy

With a spate of violence that rocks the inner city, L.A.P.D. and ex-Marine John Kross investigates its cause: a new drug called Chaos. With help from his partner Carpenter, they delve into the mystery, only to discover a link between the drug and a terrifying supernatural power unleashed during the gulf war, witnessed by Kross twelve years ago. Now, Kross must race against time to stop the destruction, battle his own demons and come to grips with his destiny as he discovers that his reality has been mapped by a power much greater than himself.

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Directors
John Terlesky
Production companies
CineTel Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mario Van PeeblesMario Van PeeblesDetective Kross
James RemarJames RemarDetective Carpenter
Ice-TIce-TMax
Daniel Hugh KellyDaniel Hugh KellyAgent Taylor
Stacy OversierSelene
Karina LombardKarina LombardKatherine Kross
Michael ChinyamurindiDr. Jacob Netanyel
Phyllis LyonsPhyllis LyonsSusannah Lichtmann
Nancy La ScalaNancy La ScalaCassie
Dey YoungDey YoungLt. Van Buren
J.R. CaciaJ.R. CaciaMerckx
Steve ZadDavid Lichtmann
Marshall ManeshMarshall ManeshIraqi Colonel
Douglas WestonDouglas WestonHopkins
Iqbal ThebaIqbal ThebaDr. Tuchman
David AckertAli
Todd McKeeTodd McKeeAaron Lichtmann
Ali AfsharAli AfsharTarik
Chloe TaylorReceptionist
Jason LasaterMartin

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