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The Sentinel (2006)

โ€œIn 141 years, there's never been a traitor in the Secret Service... until now.โ€

6.1/10 ยท 938 votes 1h 48m pg-13 ActionThrillerCrime

#148 of 217 films from 2006 #1598 of 2168 in action

Directed by Clark Johnson ยท Written by George Nolfi, Gerald Petievich

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Overview

Veteran Secret Service agent Pete Garrison investigates a colleague's murder and is subsequently framed as a mole in an assassination attempt on the President due to the machinations of a blackmailer who knows the secret he is hiding. Disgraced, dismissed, and now a fugitive with two relentless federal investigators hot on his heels, Garrison must both clear his name and save the president from assassination.

Cast

Michael Douglasas Pete Garrison
Kiefer Sutherlandas David Breckinridge
Eva Longoriaas Jill Marin
Martin Donovanas William Montrose
Kim Basingeras Sarah Ballentine
Ritchie Costeras The Handler
Blair Brownas National Security Advisor
David Rascheas President Ballentine
Kristin Lehmanas Cindy Breckinridge
Raynor Scheineas Walter Xavier
Chuck Shamataas Director Overbrook
Paul Calderonas Deputy Director Cortes
Clark Johnsonas Charlie Merriweather
Raoul Bhanejaas Aziz Hassad

Facts

Release dateApril 19, 2006
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) โ€” about the same as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$78,810,595 (1.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0443632

More from Clark Johnson

S.W.A.T.S.W.A.T.2003 ยท โ˜… 6.2 ยท 1h 57m

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Questions

How long is The Sentinel?
The Sentinel runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is The Sentinel worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 938 votes, which places it #148 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 32%) and #1598 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Sentinel?
The Sentinel was directed by Clark Johnson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: S.W.A.T. (2003).
Who stars in The Sentinel?
Michael Douglas as Pete Garrison; Kiefer Sutherland as David Breckinridge; Eva Longoria as Jill Marin; Martin Donovan as William Montrose; Kim Basinger as Sarah Ballentine; Ritchie Coster as The Handler.
What is The Sentinel rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Sentinel?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6060.

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