The Presidio
“He didn't want to share the murder investigation. There's no way he's going to share his daughter.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
Top Cast
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Sean Connery
Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell
Mark Harmon
Jay Austin
Meg Ryan
Donna Caldwell
Jack Warden
Sgt. Maj. Ross Maclure
Mark Blum
Arthur Peale
Dana Gladstone
Col. Paul Lawrence
Jenette Goldstein
Patti Jean Lynch
Marvin J. McIntyre
MP Zeke
Don Calfa
Howard Buckely
John DiSanti
Det. Marvin Powell
Robert Lesser
Sgt. Mueller
James Hooks Reynolds
George Spota
Curtis W. Sims
Sgt. Garfield
Rick Zumwalt
Bully in Bar
Rosalyn Marshall
Lawrence's Secretary
Jessie Lawrence Ferguson
Pilot at Travis AFB
Larry Jenkins
MP Dutton
Jesse D. Goins
MP Bygrave
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 11, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hyams
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Ferguson
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- The Presidio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.3M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hyams
Larry Ferguson
Bruce Broughton
Peter Hyams
Diane Adler, James Mitchell, Beau Barthel
D. Constantine Conte, Jonathan A. Zimbert
Department Leadership Roster
D. Constantine Conte
Producer
Diane Adler
Editor
Peter Hyams
Director
Peter Hyams
Director of Photography
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Larry Ferguson
Screenplay
James Mitchell
Editor
Beau Barthel
Editor
Albert Brenner
Production Design
Glenn R. Wilder
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Presidio
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What is The Presidio about?
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.
Who directed The Presidio?
The Presidio was directed by Peter Hyams.
Who stars in The Presidio?
The principal cast of The Presidio includes Sean Connery, Mark Harmon, Meg Ryan, Jack Warden, Mark Blum.
When was The Presidio released and how long is it?
The Presidio was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did The Presidio make at the box office?
The Presidio grossed $20.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Presidio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Presidio was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Presidio?
The Presidio holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).