The Presidio
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.
Critics Sentiment
Caldwell beats up bully using only his thumb
Austin and Caldwell visit Arthur Peale about stolen car
The film jumps from its lowest point during the sluggish investigation scenes to its highest with Connery's memorable bar fight sequence.
The Presidio starts strong with an engaging murder setup, dips during predictable investigation sequences, then peaks with Connery's iconic bar fight before settling into a competent but formulaic resolution. Critics consistently praised Connery's commanding presence and the San Francisco action sequences while criticizing the underdeveloped romance and half-baked mystery plot.
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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
Kim Robillard
MP Mitchell
Michael Strasser
MP Stillwell
Crew
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