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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 the relationship at all. Written by
John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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THE PRESIDIO ARMY BASE, SAN FRANCISCO. When a landmark of historic tradition becomes the scene of a shocking murder, a military commander and a street-tough cop are forced into action... against the killer, the mysterious past, and each other.
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Mark Harmon's veteran Marine character of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the later television series
NCIS has some similarities with his former army military police character of Jay Austin in this movie. Both characters are former military officers who have changed-over to being police detectives.
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Goofs
A water delivery truck driving past taxiing airplanes would not be possible on any U.S. Air Force base. Commercial deliveries are not permitted to be made on the flight-line side of buildings.
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Quotes
Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell:
You're not going out dressed like that, are you?
Donna Caldwell:
Like what?
Lt. Col. Alan Caldwell:
Well, you can see right through that dress. You might just as well go out without one.
Donna Caldwell:
There's a thought.
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"I Get Along Without You Very Well"
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Despite what some people have said about this movie, I must tell you I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sean Connery, as always, gets into his character Lt. Col. Caldwell very well (he should be cast as a military officer more often). Meg Ryan, though limited in screen time, shines as his daughter Donna...they're father-daughter sessions make for some good drama.
Mark Harmon, who for some reason hasn't received many offers to star in big movie roles, plays Jay Austin. He's a cop who used to be an MP at The Presidio, the base at which a murder takes place. Harmon does an excellent job, both as Donna's lover and Caldwell's unwanted partner.
The fact is, the performances are wonderful, the story is fascinating, and the chase scenes create pulse-pounding excitement. If you like action, romance, drama, and a little humor every now and then, I recommend The Presidio.