The Presidio (1988)
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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 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 past and present differences to track down the killer as they manage to stumble across a smuggling operation relating to the murder. Jay falls for Caldwell's pretty daughter Donna (Meg Ryan), who proves to be as forceful as her father. Highlights of the film are the chase scene through Chinatown and Connery's exceptional performance. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Directed By
- Peter Hyams
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
- In Theaters
- Jun 10, 1988 Wide
- Studio
- Paramount Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
Peter Hyams' strong direction and Connery's commanding presence make this handsome-looking action-thriller worth seeing.
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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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Cast
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Sean Connery
as Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell
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Mark Harmon
as Jay Austin
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Meg Ryan
as Donna Caldwell
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Jack Warden
as Sgt. Maj. Ross "Top" Maclure
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Mark Blum
as Arthur Peale
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Dana Gladstone
as Lt. Col. Paul Lawrence
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Jenette Goldstein
as Patti Jean Lynch
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Don Calfa
as Howard Buckely
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Ron Cummins
as Maintenance Man
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Ruth de Sosa
as Teacher
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Bob Delegall
as Squad Room Lieutenant
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Jesse Lawrence Ferguson
as Pilot at Travis A.F.B.
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Michael Fosberg
as Captain Gordon
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Jesse D. Goins
as M.P. Bygrave
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Joe Hart
as Bully's Bar Pal ("Arrowhead")
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Larry Flash Jenkins
as M.P. Dutton
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Patrick Kilpatrick
as Mark
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Peter Kwong
as Squad Room Officer
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Robert Lesser
as Sergeant Moeller
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Rosalyn Marshall
as Lawrence's Secretary
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Marvin J. McIntyre
as M.P. Zeke
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Dean Miller
as Leroy
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Kim Robillard
as M.P. Mitchell
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Susan Saiger
as Gloria
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Michael Strasser
as M.P. Stillwell
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John Allen Vick
as Post Commander
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Rick Zumwalt
as Bully in Bar
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Jophery C. Brown
as Workman
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Justin Derosa
as Workman
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Frank Orsatti
as Workman
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Peter Fitzsimmons
as Patrolman Schmidt
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James Hooks Reynolds
as George Spota
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Tracy Tanen
as Peale's Receptionist
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Allan Graf
as Workman
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John DiSanti
as Detective Marvin Powell
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Pete Antico
as Patrolman Dotson
