The Presidio

The Presidio (1988)

  • 46% of critics liked it
    (13 reviews)

  • 39% of users liked it
    (7,715 ratings)

San Francisco detective Jay Austin (Mark Harmon) is assigned to investigate the murder of a female MP at the 212-year-old Presidio army base in this crime drama. Jay must interview Lieutenant Colonel Caldwell (Sean Connery), his former commander from his military days. The two must overcome their… More

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Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
In Theaters
Jun 10, 1988 Wide
Paramount Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

    Peter Hyams' strong direction and Connery's commanding presence make this handsome-looking action-thriller worth seeing.

  • Michael Clawson, West Valley View

    Good thriller, but it suffers from '80s virus called the Mopes - it stutters on long, arduous sessions of depression while going absolutely nowhere.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Tom E


    One of Mark Harmon's best kept secrets -- It must've been grand working with Dean Connery

  • Dean M


    Fantastic murder mystery with police detective Mark Harmon and military provost marshal Sean Connery investigating a murder on military base. Forgot the plot and enjoy seeing Connery excel in a tailor-made role.

  • xGary X


    Cop investigates murder blah blah clashes with military ho hum falls for daughter yadda yadda. Harmon and Ryan make a dreary and unconvincing couple, and the cliched plot barely holds the attention. Peter Hyams is normally a reliable popcorn movie maker, but this is pretty feeble… More

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