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Safeguard

  • 2020
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
3.6/10
264
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Safeguard (2020)
When a Japanese restaurant is extorted by the Russian Mafia in London, a father takes matters into his own hands to protect his family and save their business at all costs.
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When a Japanese restaurant is extorted by the Russian Mafia in London, a father takes matters into his own hands to protect his family and save their business at all costs.When a Japanese restaurant is extorted by the Russian Mafia in London, a father takes matters into his own hands to protect his family and save their business at all costs.When a Japanese restaurant is extorted by the Russian Mafia in London, a father takes matters into his own hands to protect his family and save their business at all costs.

  • Director
    • Fraser Precious
  • Writer
    • Fraser Precious
  • Stars
    • Patrick Gallagher
    • Akie Kotabe
    • Sean Cronin
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.6/10
    264
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Fraser Precious
    • Writer
      • Fraser Precious
    • Stars
      • Patrick Gallagher
      • Akie Kotabe
      • Sean Cronin
    • 81User reviews
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    Patrick Gallagher
    Patrick Gallagher
    • Frank
    Akie Kotabe
    Akie Kotabe
    • Kinji
    Sean Cronin
    Sean Cronin
    • Igor
    Takayuki Suzuki
    Takayuki Suzuki
    • Kazuki
    Andrei Nova
    Andrei Nova
    • Roman
    Lee Byford
    • Restaurant Customer
    Stefan Boehm
    Stefan Boehm
    • Harry
    Sam Woodward
    • George
    Leo Ashizawa
    Leo Ashizawa
    • Timmy
    Yuriri Naka
    Yuriri Naka
    • Sakura
    Jacky Woo
    Jacky Woo
    • Yasuyuki
    Fraser Precious
    Fraser Precious
    • Vincent
    Masashi Fujimoto
    • Kaito
    Rui Shang
    Rui Shang
    • Yakuzza Agent
    Andrew Futaishi
    • Yakuza Board Member
    Rosha Houston
    • Diner Waitress
    Gjevat Kelmendi
    • Russian Henchman
    Nathan Haymer-Bates
    Nathan Haymer-Bates
    • Stephen
    • Director
      • Fraser Precious
    • Writer
      • Fraser Precious
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    User reviews81

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    6bennybeats

    Random but enjoyable (watch this without reading troll reviews)

    Entertaining film, not as bad as some of the reviews are making out. If you got nothing better to do it'll pass an evening. Not sure what to make of the ending but served a purpose. I don't look for any deep meaning in a pop song written by a 15 year old and the plot of a film don't gotta be water tight for me to enjoy it. And this film has a fair amount of action and comedy moments which is what I watched it for. Hater's always gonna hate.
    6tonykayefirm

    Good start, ending just needs somethin?

    I'll jump straight to it. Good start, action packed then it kinda drifted a little and lost me around the whole family stuff. I ain't got a family no more so can't relate as they would never have looked out for me like that. It's a cruel world so whatever. Anyways, I think it needed to focus on just the baddies cos I kinda liked them. More of the spy stuff and knocking down doors for me. Too much soft soppy 'are you ok?' goose bosh that makes me cringe. But hey, that's just me. Maybe you like that emotional stuff and lets look out for the family kinda movie. Just the ending needed to go on a bit, you know, like lead somewhere. Maybe we find out that the Dad guy was in on it with the baddies. Who knows, who cares. I never like movie endings. Don't care if you disagree. I gotta beat. Peace.
    7unabashedops

    Nice build up... with a cliffhanger?

    I enjoyed the movie... as I enjoy most indie action thrillers. Have to admit got a little confusing at the end but aside from that, it was a well shot indie film with generally credible acting. Would have liked to seen more of Vincent and his boys as they were by far the best characters. Russian baddies were pretty entertaining. All in all, not bad for an indie flick but could have done with a bigger budget to do the action justice.
    7filmgeekpro

    It wasn't that bad

    Explosive start followed by a slow build up which could have pushed on a bit. I agree with the need for more action overall but it wasn't that bad. Ending was unexpected and acting was pleasantly refreshing from relatively unknown actors. It was not a waste of time like the troll reviews suggest.
    8akihirosia

    Nice change from OTT blockbusters

    This was by no means the shawshank redemption, but definitely worth watching for it's independent nature. If all the good reviews are from actors and friends in the movie then good for them standing up for there film. More people should do that for their films and there should be less hate in this world. This was a nice and original story with a well acted ensemble cast. Too many over paid high budget movies cramming the market. Nice to see something different here.

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    • Trivia
      This film is the first collaboration between Jacky Woo and Fraser Precious. Fraser has previously produced two films for Japanese filmmakers.
    • Goofs
      Main characters wedding ring appears and disappears between scenes.

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    • Release date
      • July 10, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • website
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • O Troco
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • GVN Releasing
      • High Octane Pictures
      • Precious Life Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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