A culture clash police comedy set in Galway on Ireland’s west coast. In a standout pivotal performance Brendan Gleeson stars as Sergeant Gerry Boyle – an anarchic, small-town policeman with a confrontational personality and subversive sense of humour. Gerry is less than impressed when he’s teamed up with straight laced FBI agent Wendell Everett (Don Cheadle) to tackle an international cocaine-smuggling ring and an enthralling tale of murder, blackmail and rural police corruption ensues. An exceptional directorial debut from John Michael McDonagh with comedy touches reminiscent of the Coen brothers. Executively Produced by Martin McDonagh, acclaimed director of 2008 hit black comedy In Bruges.
The Guard
Directed by John Michael McDonagh