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The Presidio

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
20K
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Sean Connery and Mark Harmon in The Presidio (1988)
A San Francisco civilian police detective is forced to work on a series of murders with his former enemy commanding officer while dating his daughter.
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A San Francisco civilian police detective is forced to work on a series of murders with his former enemy commanding officer while dating his daughter.A San Francisco civilian police detective is forced to work on a series of murders with his former enemy commanding officer while dating his daughter.A San Francisco civilian police detective is forced to work on a series of murders with his former enemy commanding officer while dating his daughter.

  • Director
    • Peter Hyams
  • Writer
    • Larry Ferguson
  • Stars
    • Sean Connery
    • Mark Harmon
    • Meg Ryan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Hyams
    • Writer
      • Larry Ferguson
    • Stars
      • Sean Connery
      • Mark Harmon
      • Meg Ryan
    • 83User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Sean Connery
    Sean Connery
    • Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell
    Mark Harmon
    Mark Harmon
    • Jay Austin
    Meg Ryan
    Meg Ryan
    • Donna Caldwell
    Jack Warden
    Jack Warden
    • Sgt. Maj. Ross Maclure
    Mark Blum
    Mark Blum
    • Arthur Peale
    Dana Gladstone
    Dana Gladstone
    • Col. Paul Lawrence
    Jenette Goldstein
    Jenette Goldstein
    • Patti Jean Lynch
    Marvin J. McIntyre
    Marvin J. McIntyre
    • MP Zeke
    Don Calfa
    Don Calfa
    • Howard Buckely
    John DiSanti
    John DiSanti
    • Det. Marvin Powell
    Robert Lesser
    • Sgt. Mueller
    James Hooks Reynolds
    • George Spota
    Curtis W. Sims
    • Sgt. Garfield
    Rick Zumwalt
    Rick Zumwalt
    • Bully in Bar
    Rosalyn Marshall
    • Lawrence's Secretary
    Jessie Lawrence Ferguson
    Jessie Lawrence Ferguson
    • Pilot at Travis AFB
    Larry Flash Jenkins
    Larry Flash Jenkins
    • MP Dutton
    Jesse D. Goins
    Jesse D. Goins
    • MP Bygrave
    • Director
      • Peter Hyams
    • Writer
      • Larry Ferguson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The footage of the aircraft carrier passing underneath the Golden Gate Bridge was subsequently used in the opening title sequence of the first two seasons of NCIS (2003), which stars Mark Harmon.
    • Goofs
      A water delivery truck driving past taxiing airplanes would not be possible on any U.S. Air Force base. Commercial deliveries are not permitted to be made on the flight-line side of buildings.
    • Quotes

      Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell: What in the hell is "the Dead"?

      Jay Austin: You wouldn't understand.

      Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell: Try me.

      Jay Austin: The Grateful Dead.

      Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell: The Grateful Dead?

      Jay Austin: Grateful Dead.

      Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell: I don't understand.

      Jay Austin: [sarcastically] That's a surprise.

    • Alternate versions
      The European version and American version each contain different footage:
      • In the American version, Donna and Jay kiss longer, about ten seconds longer than the European version.
      • In the European version, the sex scene is much longer with Donna moving on top of Ray, about one minute longer than the American version.
    • Connections
      Edited into NCIS (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Hard Rockin'
      Written by David Bellamy
      Performed by Bellamy Brothers
      Courtesy of Curb Records

    User reviews83

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    Featured review
    8/10

    Better-than-average thriller

    Despite what some people have said about this movie, I must tell you I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sean Connery, as always, gets into his character Lt. Col. Caldwell very well (he should be cast as a military officer more often). Meg Ryan, though limited in screen time, shines as his daughter Donna...they're father-daughter sessions make for some good drama.

    Mark Harmon, who for some reason hasn't received many offers to star in big movie roles, plays Jay Austin. He's a cop who used to be an MP at The Presidio, the base at which a murder takes place. Harmon does an excellent job, both as Donna's lover and Caldwell's unwanted partner.

    The fact is, the performances are wonderful, the story is fascinating, and the chase scenes create pulse-pounding excitement. If you like action, romance, drama, and a little humor every now and then, I recommend The Presidio.
    • jhazelett72
    • Aug 21, 2001
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 10, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Mt2.org
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Presidio
    • Filming locations
      • San Francisco National Military Cemetery, Lincoln Blvd., Presidio, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,324,096
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,119,031
      • Jun 12, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,324,096
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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