Guardians (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Guardians is a 2017 action thriller directed by Sarik Andreasyan, starring Anton Pampushnyy as Arseniy / Arsus, Sanzhar Madi and Sebastien Sisak. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $9.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Sarik Andreasyan
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Renovatio Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Guardians About?
The premise of Guardians without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Cold War, the "Patriot" organization secretly assembled a team of superheroes representing various Soviet republics. For years, these individuals concealed their abilities, but when the nation faces unprecedented challenges, they are compelled to reveal themselves and embrace their heroic roles. The team must now confront threats while navigating the complexities of their dual identities and the political landscape of the era.
Guardians Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- russia
- villain
- superhero team
- supernatural power
- non comic book superhero
- murder
- russian superhero
- russian science fiction
- european science fiction
- superhero fantasy
- superhero action
- superhero sci fi
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- team action
- patriot
- bare chested male
- death
- technology
- destruction
- power
- violence
- bear
- superhero
Guardians Cast & Characters
Anton Pampushnyy leads the cast as Arseniy / Arsus, with Sanzhar Madi as Temirkhan / Khan and Sebastien Sisak as Ler / Lernik. Directed by Sarik Andreasyan; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sarik Andreasyan
- Anton Pampushnyy as Arseniy / Arsus
- Sanzhar Madi as Temirkhan / Khan
- Sebastien Sisak as Ler / Lernik
- Alina Lanina as Kseniya
Also Starring in Guardians
· 16 more- Stanislav Shirin Avgust Kuratov
- Valeriya Shkirando Maj. Elena Larina
- Vyacheslav Razbegaev Gen. Nikolay Dolgov
- Vladimir Butenko S.W.A.T
- Konstantin Adaev
- Aleksandr Komissarov
- Nikolay Shestak Fedor
- Aleksandr Semyonov
- Marusya Klimova
- Viktor Pashkin
- Sergey Shatalov
- Igor Maslov
- Dmitriy Savyanenko
- Evgeny Venediktov
- Anna Shkil
- Stanislav Kolomoets
More from Sarik Andreasyan
More films directed by Sarik Andreasyan, best-rated first: American Heist, War and Music, Onegin and Emergency Landing.
Guardians Plot Summary
What happens in Guardians from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the Cold War, a secret program known as Patriot gathers a team of Soviet superheroes, engineered to defend the motherland against superhuman threats. The squad represents the diverse nationalities of the Union, and each member brings a striking power: Arseniy / Arsus can morph into a massive, bear-like warrior; Temirkhan / Khan fights with blazing speed and a pair of curved swords; Ler / Lernik tames earth and stone; and Kseniya can vanish underwater, becoming unseen. Together they embody a remarkable blend of strength, agility, and mystique, and they are meant to stand as a united shield for a country uneasy about the world’s growing superhuman threats.
Full summary
The whole story of Guardians, scene by scene
Guardians Box Office
Guardians grossed $9.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.8M
- International
- $9.8M
Guardians Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 5 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer #3
- Trailer Official Trailer (Subtitles)
- Trailer Official Trailer #2
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Guardians?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who leads the effort to revive the Patriot organization in the present day?
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Guardians FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Guardians, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Guardians?
Guardians runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Guardians released?
Guardians was released on February 14, 2017.
Who directed Guardians?
Guardians was directed by Sarik Andreasyan.
More films by Sarik Andreasyan Who is in the cast of Guardians?
Guardians stars Anton Pampushnyy as Arseniy / Arsus, Sanzhar Madi as Temirkhan / Khan and Sebastien Sisak as Ler / Lernik, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Guardians make at the box office?
Guardians grossed $9.8 million worldwide.
Does Guardians have a post-credit scene?
No. Guardians has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Guardians in?
The original language of Guardians is Russian.
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