Guardians of the Galaxy
Also known as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 1, GotG 1
2014 film directed by James Gunn
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"Guardians of the Galaxy" is a 2014 action film directed by James Gunn that follows a ragtag team of misfits as they come together to save the galaxy from danger. The film became a major commercial and critical success, revitalizing Marvel's cosmic universe and proving that lesser-known characters could carry a blockbuster franchise.
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7.9Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
Released: 2014-07-30121 minDir: James GunnAction, Science Fiction, AdventureBudget: $170MBox office: $773MPart of: Guardians of the Galaxy Collection
▶ Watch trailerStream on: Disney Plus
Cast
- Chris Pratt as Peter Quill
- Zoe Saldaña as Gamora
- Dave Bautista as Drax
- Vin Diesel as Groot (voice)
- Bradley Cooper as Rocket (voice)
- Lee Pace as Ronan
Themes
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Guardians of the Galaxy (retroactively referred to as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1) is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 10th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by James Gunn, who wrote the screenplay with Nicole Perlman, it features an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper as the titular Guardians, along with Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, and Benicio del Toro . In the film, Peter Quill (Pratt) and a group of extraterrestrial criminals go on the run after stealing a powerful artifact.
Perlman began working on the screenplay in 2009. Producer Kevin Feige first publicly mentioned Guardians of the Galaxy as a potential film in 2010 and Marvel Studios announced it was in active development at the July 2012 San Diego Comic-Con. Gunn was hired to write and direct the film that September. In February 2013, Pratt was hired to play Peter Quill / Star-Lord, and the supporting cast members were subsequently confirmed. Principal photography began in July 2013 at Shepperton Studios in England, with filming continuing in London before wrapping in October 2013. In addition to an original score by Tyler Bates, the soundtrack includes several popular songs from the 1960s and 1970s chosen by Gunn. Post-production was completed on July 7, 2014.