A former U.S. First Lady wants a particular Secret Service agent to head her bodyguard detail, even though he can't stand her.A former U.S. First Lady wants a particular Secret Service agent to head her bodyguard detail, even though he can't stand her.A former U.S. First Lady wants a particular Secret Service agent to head her bodyguard detail, even though he can't stand her.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
- Bob Hutcherson
- (as Brant Von Hoffman)
- Kenny Young
- (as Harry J. Lennix)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaStars Shirley MacLaine and Nicolas Cage became great friends while filming due to their mutual love of animals and would go on to co-adopt many animals together, including a ferret named Whiskers and a Zebra named Mr. Zed.
- GoofsWhen Doug is delivery the breakfast tray to Tess in bed, the boom mic is briefly visible.
- Quotes
Tess Carlisle: [implying Bob should called Doug, while in the canned goods aisle in the supermarket] It's got no price at all.
Bob Hutcherson: [over the radio] Yes ma'am. Uh, Doug, this is Bobby in canned goods, are you anywhere near the manager? I need a price check on Lesieur baby peas, repeat, Lesieur baby peas.
Doug Chesnic: Lesieur baby peas.
Store Manager: They're on special today, two for .59.
Doug Chesnic: [over the radio] They're on special today, two for .59.
Bob Hutcherson: [over the radio] Uh, copy that, it's two for .59.
Tess Carlisle: But I only want one.
Bob Hutcherson: Uh, roger that, Doug, but she only wants one.
Doug Chesnic: How much for just one?
Store Manager: The same. It's a two for one thing.
Doug Chesnic: [over the radio] Uh, Bobby, it's a two for one thing so I suggest you go ahead and get both.
Bob Hutcherson: [over the radio] Uh, copy that Doug but I believe we've lost in interest in peas, repeat, lost interest in peas. Canned goods out.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert: Angie/China Moon/Greedy/Sirens/The Chase (1994)
- SoundtracksMadamina Il Catologo e Questro
from Don Giovanni
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Giuseppe Taddei
with The Philharmonia Orchestra
Conducted by Carlo Maria Giulini
Courtesy of EMI Classics
Under license from CEMA Special Markets
I love Nicholas Cage in comedy - "Honeymoon in Vegas" comes to mind - and he has some hilarious moments in this as Tess and his situation become more aggravating to him. He does a terrific job. Shirley MacLaine is wonderful as Tess - feisty, annoying, vulnerable, and sad.
This is a very sweet and funny film and not at all cloying. It's a little contrived; however, the performances really make it a good rental.
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Охоронець Тесс
- Filming locations
- Mount Washington, Baltimore, Maryland, USA(estate of Tess Carlisle)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $20,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $27,058,304
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $7,065,213
- Mar 13, 1994
- Gross worldwide
- $27,058,304
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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