Tequila Sunrise (1988)
Tequila Sunrise is a 1988 thriller movie directed by Robert Towne, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell.
In a seaside California town, best friends Mac and Nick are on opposite sides of the law. Mac is a former drug dealer trying to clean up his act, while Nick is a high-profile detective trying to take down a Mexican drug lord named Carlos. Soon Nick's loyalties are put to the test when he begins an affair with restaurateur Jo Ann -- a love interest of Mac's -- unwittingly leading his friend into a police-orchestrated trap.
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What is Tequila Sunrise about?
In a seaside California town, best friends Mac and Nick are on opposite sides of the law. Mac is a former drug dealer trying to clean up his act, while Nick is a high-profile detective trying to take down a Mexican drug lord named Carlos. Soon Nick's loyalties are put to the test when he begins an affair with restaurateur Jo Ann -- a love interest of Mac's -- unwittingly leading his friend into a police-orchestrated trap.
When was Tequila Sunrise released?
Tequila Sunrise was released on 2 December 1988.
How long is Tequila Sunrise?
Tequila Sunrise runs 1h 55m.
Who made Tequila Sunrise?
Tequila Sunrise was directed by Robert Towne.
Where can I watch Tequila Sunrise?
Tequila Sunrise is available on YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Tequila Sunrise
Watch free with ads: YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Mel Gibson as Dale "Mac" McKussic
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Jo Ann Vallenari
- Kurt Russell as Lieutenant Nick Frescia
- Raúl Juliá as Commandante Xavier Escalante
- J.T. Walsh as DEA Agent Hal McGuire
- Arliss Howard as Gregg Lindroff
- Arye Gross as Andy Leonard
- Gabriel Damon as Cody McKussic
- Daniel Zacapa as Arturo, bartender at Vallenari's (credited as Garret Pearson)
- Tom Nolan as Leland
- Eric Thiele as Vittorio
- Dawn Martel as Sin Sister #1