The Package
1989 · Movie · R · 108 min · ★ 6.1 · 60% critics
A Green Beret sergeant escorts a prisoner for transport back to the US, but the prisoner escapes and he must track him down while trying to stay one step ahead. As he hunts the getaway, he begins to realize the situation is tied to a larger, dangerous conspiracy.
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Details
- Years
- 1989
- Release date
- 1989-08-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 60/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (269 votes)
About
Choose this if you want a Cold War-style conspiracy thriller with suspense and determined pursuit; Not for you if slow pacing and plot logic feel dealbreakers, or if you prefer more straightforward action like Under Siege.
Pros: tense conspiracy thrills; strong leads; solid action set pieces | Cons: slow spots; confusing setup; mixed pacing
Themes
- chicago, illinois
- prisoner
- hitman
- sergeant
- christmas
Cast & crew
Gene Hackman
as Sgt. Johnny Gallagher
Joanna Cassidy
as Eileen Gallagher
Tommy Lee Jones
as Thomas Boyette
John Heard
as Col. Glen Whitacre
Dennis Franz
as Lt. Milan Delich
Pam Grier
as Ruth Butler
Ron Dean
as Karl Richards
Nathan Davis
as Soviet Press Secretary
Chelcie Ross
as Gen. Hopkins
Joe Greco
as Gen. Carlson
Directed by Andrew Davis