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The Presidio
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The Presidio

1988-06-10 · 97 min · ★ 5.8

Action · Crime · Mystery · Thriller

Jay Austin is now a civilian police detective. Colonel Caldwell was his commanding officer years before when he left the military police over a disagreement over the handling of a drunk driver. Now a series of murders that cross jurisdictions force them to work together again. That Austin is now dating Caldwell's daughter is not helping their relationship.

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Directors
Peter Hyams
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 20,324,096

Top Cast

Sean ConnerySean ConneryLt. Col. Alan Caldwell
Mark HarmonMark HarmonJay Austin
Meg RyanMeg RyanDonna Caldwell
Jack WardenJack WardenSgt. Maj. Ross Maclure
Mark BlumMark BlumArthur Peale
Dana GladstoneDana GladstoneCol. Paul Lawrence
Jenette GoldsteinJenette GoldsteinPatti Jean Lynch
Marvin J. McIntyreMP Zeke
Don CalfaDon CalfaHoward Buckely
John DiSantiJohn DiSantiDet. Marvin Powell
Robert LesserRobert LesserSgt. Mueller
James Hooks ReynoldsGeorge Spota
Curtis W. SimsSgt. Garfield
Rick ZumwaltRick ZumwaltBully in Bar
Rosalyn MarshallLawrence's Secretary
Jessie Lawrence FergusonJessie Lawrence FergusonPilot at Travis AFB
Larry JenkinsLarry JenkinsMP Dutton
Jesse D. GoinsJesse D. GoinsMP Bygrave
Kim RobillardKim RobillardMP Mitchell
Michael StrasserMP Stillwell

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