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My Bodyguard is a 1980 American comedy-drama film directed by Tony Bill. The story revolves around a new kid in school, Clifford Peache, who is constantly bullied. Clifford befriends a reclusive student named Linderman who is rumored to be a psychopath. Through their unlikely friendship, Clifford gains confidence and a protector in Linderman, who becomes his bodyguard.

The film features a cast of young actors including Chris Makepeace as Clifford, Adam Baldwin as Linderman, Matt Dillon as the school bully Melvin Moody, and Joan Cusack as Clifford's younger sister. Martin Mull and Ruth Gordon also have notable supporting roles as Clifford's parents.

My Bodyguard was praised for its realistic portrayal of bullying in schools and for its nuanced characters. It was a commercial success, grossing over $22 million at the box office on a budget of $1.5 million. The film has since gained a cult following and is regarded as a classic coming-of-age story.

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Zahra Almailady

Zahra Almailady is a wife and mom first but she discovered a passion for cinema and after graduating from UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television she dove into cinematography. Now Zahra writes movie reviews just for fun ad really enjoys it. Zahra loves reading, cooking,  and windsurfing. She lives in New Zealand, with her husband two sons, and four cats.

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