
The Presidio
He didn't want to share the murder investigation. There's no way he's going to share his daughter.
Directed by Peter Hyams
Produced by Paramount Pictures
A procedural thriller that weaves together a murder investigation with interpersonal tension between former military rivals now forced to cooperate, complicated by a romantic entanglement.
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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Is The Presidio sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is The Presidio violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is The Presidio scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Presidio easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Presidio end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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