The Time Guardian(1987)
Pray he's not too late.
The Time Guardian Synopsis
In the distant future, the human race nears extinction and a new race of beast-like creatures rule the earth. The few surviving people live in the City, a huge protected construction with the ability to travel in both space and time. The City travels back to our time to save humanity...
The Time Guardian (1987) is a science fiction film directed by Brian Hannant, released on December 3, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Tom Burlinson, Nikki Coghill, Dean Stockwell and Carrie Fisher. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Hannant
- Writers:
- Brian Hannant, John Baxter
- Producers:
- Robert Lagettie, Norm Wilkinson
- Cinematographer:
- Geoff Burton
- Composer:
- Allan Zavod
- Production:
- FGH, International Film Management, Chateau
- Status:
- Released
The Time Guardian (1987) Trailer
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The Time Guardian Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Burlinson
as Ballard (The Time Guardian)
Nikki Coghill
as Annie Lassiter
Dean Stockwell
as Boss
Carrie Fisher
as Petra
- Peter Merrill
Peter Merrill
as Zuryk & Committee Member
Tim Robertson
as Sergeant McCarthy
Jim Holt
as Rafferty
- Thye Liew Wan
Thye Liew Wan
as Sun-Wah
- Damon Sanders
Damon Sanders
as Smith
- Tom Karpanny
Tom Karpanny
as Tracker
- Henry Salter
Henry Salter
as Prenzler
- Peter Healy
Peter Healy
as Wayne
Key crew
Directed by Brian Hannant, written by Brian Hannant and John Baxter, produced by Robert Lagettie and Norm Wilkinson.
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The Time Guardian Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Time Guardian – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Time Guardian online?
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The Time Guardian (1987) is available to stream on Foxtel Now. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Time Guardian?
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The main cast of The Time Guardian (1987) includes Tom Burlinson, Nikki Coghill, Dean Stockwell, Carrie Fisher and Peter Merrill. The film was directed by Brian Hannant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Time Guardian released?
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The Time Guardian was released on December 3, 1987 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Time Guardian worth watching?
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The Time Guardian (1987) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Time Guardian?
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Yes. The official The Time Guardian trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.