As Green Beret Sergeant Johnny Gallagher (Gene Hackman) escorts a military prisoner back to the US on a semingly routine assignment he is unaware of the danger and deceit beneath the surface. When rebellious prisoner Thomas Boyette (Tommy Lee Jones) escapes his expert custody, Gallagher must use all his skills and resources to not only to capture his elusive charge, but deal with a major international military conspiracy on the boil. With time running out and an historic superpower summit on the horizon, it is up to Gallagher to track down Boyette and put an end to his chaotic plans. Featuring a superb supporting cast that includes Pam Grier (Jackie Brown), Dennis Franz (NYPD BLUE) and John Heard (The Pelican Brief), The Package is a first rate military thriller in the classic tradition of The Manchurian Candidate.