by Nathan Southern
synopsis
Director Raul de Anda's low-budget Spanish-language thriller The Bodyguard follows the exploits of a young bartender who makes the mistake of his life when he signs on to work as a bodyguard for a fearsome mafioso. During his day-to-day, the bodyguard happens to overhear incriminating words being spoken and suddenly finds his life on the line; he must then find a way to emerge from the tumultuous relationship unscathed, gun-in-hand.
characteristics
- Mob-boss
- Tough Guys
- Mafia Life
- Bouncer
- Bodyguard
- Bartender

