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Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Every girl's summer dream.

19766.01h 36m

Overview

Rick is a Los Angeles County lifeguard who is in his thirties. At his 15-year high school reunion, he sees his old girlfriend who is now a divorced mother. After falling in love with her, Rick considers changing his career and lifestyle.

Directed by Daniel Petrie
Written by Ron Koslow
Produced by Ron Silverman
Box OfficeBudget: $900KRevenue: $5.4M

Top Cast

Sam Elliott

Sam Elliott

Rick Carlson

Stephen Young

Stephen Young

Larry

Anne Archer

Anne Archer

Cathy

Parker Stevenson

Parker Stevenson

Chris Randall

Kathleen Quinlan

Kathleen Quinlan

Wendy

Sharon Clark

Sharon Clark

Tina

S

Steve Burns

Machine Gun

Lenka Peterson

Lenka Peterson

Mrs. Carlson

George D. Wallace

George D. Wallace

Mr. Carlson

Paul Kent

Paul Kent

Jack Gilmore

Themes & Keywords

beachladykillerlos angeles, californiaold flamelifeguardhigh school reunion

About Lifeguard

Lifeguard is a comedy, drama film released in 1976 exploring themes of beach, ladykiller, los angeles, california, old flame, lifeguard, high school reunion. Directed by Daniel Petrie, it stars Sam Elliott, Stephen Young, Anne Archer. Rick is a Los Angeles County lifeguard who is in his thirties. At his 15-year high school reunion, he sees his old girlfriend who is now a divorced mother. After falling in love with her, Rick considers changing his career and lifestyle.

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