Presidio (1988)
Release Year: 1988
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: The Presidio: The Scene of the Crime
Director: Peter Hyams
Writer: Larry Ferguson
Production & Genre
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Companies: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Action, Action Film, Buddy Cop Film, Mystery, Mystery Film, Thriller
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Keywords
Keywords: adversary, base, competition, court case, investigation, military service, san francisco, california
Story
Jay Austin, now a civilian police detective in San Francisco, previously served under Lieutenant Colonel Alan Caldwell in the military police. Their relationship was strained due to a disagreement over handling a drunk driving case years ago, which led Austin to leave the military police. They are forced to work together again when a series of murders that cross jurisdictions come up for investigation. Adding tension to their reunion is the fact that Austin is now dating Caldwell's daughter.
Summary
Presidio is a 1988 American thriller film directed by Peter Hyams, set in San Francisco and centered around a murder investigation involving both military and civilian police jurisdictions. The story explores themes of adversarial relationships, competition, and military service through its central characters, Jay Austin and Lieutenant Colonel Alan Caldwell.
