Who’s in The Bodyguard cast with Whitney Houston, when was the film released and what’s on the soundtrack?
THE Bodyguard, which marked Whitney Houston's acting debut, was the second biggest film of 1993, with the soundtrack going onto become the best-selling soundtrack of all time.
Here's everything you need to know about the hit movie, cast and songs...
What is The Bodyguard?
The Bodyguard is a romantic thriller film, released in November 1992 and became the second-highest-grossing film worldwide in 1993, making $411 million worldwide.
Kevin Costner plays former CIA agent Frank Farmer, now retired and working as a private bodyguard.
He takes on the case of superstar singer Rachel Marron, played by Whitney Houston, who has an unknown stalker and has received several death threats.
Initially reluctant to take on his ideas about security, Rachel gradually begins to warm to Frank, who begins to suspect the pop star's would-be assassin lurks amongst her entourage.
As Frank continues to rescue Rachel from danger, the pair unwillingly fall in love.
Who's in The Bodyguard cast?
Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston, born August 9 1963, was an American singer, actress, producer, and model.
She is one of the best-selling music artists of all-time, with 200 million records sold worldwide.
Whitney was called The Voice in reference to her talent and sang hugely successful songs such as How Will I Know and I Wanna Dance with Somebody.
The 48-year-old died in what was listed as an "accident" on February 11, 2012, with drugs found in her system after her death.
Her cause of death was reported as drowning and the "effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use".
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Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner is an American actor, director and producer born January 18, 1955.
His movie star status really took off in 1987, when he starred as federal agent Eliot Ness in The Untouchables and in the leading role of the thriller No Way Out.
He followed that success with Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves in 1991, and The Bodyguard in 1992, both of which provided box office and critical acclaim.
Kevin's accolades include two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and one Emmy Award.
What's on the soundtrack?
The soundtrack became and still remains the best-selling soundtrack of all time, selling more than 45 million copies worldwide.
Whitney performed the lead single, I Will Always Love You, from the film's original soundtrack, which became the best-selling single by a woman in music history.
Songs on the soundtrack include:
- I Will Always Love You
- I Have Nothing
- I'm Every Woman
- Run to You
- Queen of the Night
- Jesus Loves Me
- Even If My Heart Would Break
- Someday (I'm Coming Back)
- It's Gonna Be a Lovely Day
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace...
- Waiting For You
- Trust in Me
- Theme From The Bodyguard