The Package
"He's one man racing against time to stop the most explosive conspiracy in history."
Originally released in 1989. The Package is a crime/thriller film. directed by Andrew Davis.
Starring Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, and Tommy Lee Jones
Synopsis
Experienced Green Beret sergeant Johnny Gallagher is escorting a prisoner, Airborne Ranger Thomas Boyette, back to the US, but Boyette escapes and Gallagher must risk life and limb to catch him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (252 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.6M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,647,219
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Package about?
Experienced Green Beret sergeant Johnny Gallagher is escorting a prisoner, Airborne Ranger Thomas Boyette, back to the US, but Boyette escapes and Gallagher must risk life and limb to catch him.
Who directed The Package?
The Package was directed by Andrew Davis.
How long is The Package?
The Package has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Package released?
The Package was released on August 25, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Package?
The main cast of The Package includes Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, Tommy Lee Jones, John Heard, Dennis Franz.
Is The Package worth watching?
The Package has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 252 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.