Palace Guard
Palace Guard is the story of a reformed jewel thief and cat burglar, Tommy Logan, who, after serving three years in prison, is released on parole and accepts an offer to become the head of security for the posh Palace Hotel chain. There were two reasons for this somewhat unusual job offer. One was that Logan had previously enjoyed great success in stealing from the high-class clientele of the Palace chain, and hence it was thought that he'd understand how to prevent others from doing so. And the other was that Tommy was the illegitimate son of the chain's owner, Arturo Taft, though Taft did not reveal this to Logan. The show centered primarily around the working relationship between Logan and his new boss, Christy Cooper, the hotel chain's Vice-President of Public Relations. In each episode, Logan and Cooper travelled to a hotel in a different city where Logan would help avert some disaster using quirky and questionable methods, leaving Cooper to sweep up the fallout.
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Plot Summary
A professional thief is hired to steal a priceless Faberge egg from a wealthy collector, but the job becomes complicated when he falls for the collector's daughter and finds himself entangled in a murder investigation. He must race against time to clear his name and find the real killer before he is framed for the crime.
Critical Reception
Palace Guard was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found the plot convoluted and predictable. While some performances were noted, the film was largely considered a disappointing thriller with a weak script.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a predictable plot and a lack of compelling character development.
- Steve Gutenberg's performance is uninspired, and the thriller elements fall flat.
- The mystery aspect is weak, failing to engage the audience effectively.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's unoriginal storyline and unmemorable execution.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately released as a television film.
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