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The Presidio 1988

“He didn't want to share the murder investigation. There's no way he's going to share his daughter.”

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What is The Presidio?

The Presidio is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1988
Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Release date
Jun 10, 1988
Studios
Paramount Pictures
Genres
Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Action #Crime #Mystery

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The Presidio is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.

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“A civilian police detective and his former commanding officer must work together to solve murders.”

Reasons to watch
  • Engaging clash between military and civilian law enforcement
  • Dynamic investigation across jurisdictions
Keep in mind
  • Complicated past tensions between the main characters
  • Romantic involvement adds personal friction

Watch it if you enjoy crime mysteries involving both civilian and military dynamics.

Rated R with themes involving crime and murder investigations.

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Who is Jay Austin?

Jay Austin is a civilian police detective and a former military police officer.

Who is Colonel Caldwell?

Colonel Caldwell was Jay Austin's commanding officer years before.

Why did Austin leave the military police?

He left over a disagreement regarding the handling of a drunk driver.

What brings the two men back together?

A series of murders that cross jurisdictions forces them to work together again.

What complicates their working relationship further?

Austin is now dating Colonel Caldwell's daughter.

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