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The Presidio

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
21K
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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
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Hyams
    • Writer
      • Larry Ferguson
    • Stars
      • Sean Connery
      • Mark Harmon
      • Meg Ryan
    • 91User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
    • 31Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast45

    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
    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

    Did you know

    • 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
      When Col Caldwell is shooting the guy with the shotgun in the water warehouse, he shoots several times and then a "click" is heard indicating he is out of bullets. When the Colt Model M1911A1 .45 pistol fires the last round in the magazine, the slide locks back (open), so there is no empty click - the .45 Caldwell is holding does not have the slide locked back, so he hadn't fired the last round in the pistol.
    • 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

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    FAQ2

    • Around 35 min in, Colonel Lawrence is seen to wear a decoration that looks like the German Iron Cross. Does anyone know what this is?
    • What are the differences between the R-Rated and Unrated Version?

    Details

    • Release date
      • June 10, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • 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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • 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

    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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