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Tequila Sunrise (1988)
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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.
Cast
Mel Gibsonas Dale "Mac" McKussic
Michelle Pfeifferas Jo Ann Vallenari
Kurt Russellas Lieutenant Nick Frescia
Raúl Juliáas Commandante Xavier Escalante
J.T. Walshas DEA Agent Hal McGuire
Arliss Howardas Gregg Lindroff
Arye Grossas Andy Leonard
Gabriel Damonas Cody McKussic
Daniel Zacapaas Arturo, bartender at Vallenari's (credited as Garret Pearson)
Tom Nolanas Leland
Eric Thieleas Vittorio
Dawn Martelas Sin Sister #1
Lala Sloatmanas Sin Sister #2
Budd Boetticheras Judge Nizetitch
Facts
| Release date | December 2, 1988 |
| Runtime | 115 min (1h 55m) — longer as the 1988 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Romance, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $23,000,000 |
| Box office | $105,900,000 (4.6× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0096244 |
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Questions
How long is Tequila Sunrise?
Tequila Sunrise runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Tequila Sunrise worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 607 votes, which places it #59 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 15%) and #1779 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Tequila Sunrise?
Tequila Sunrise was directed by Robert Towne.
Who stars in Tequila Sunrise?
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.
What is Tequila Sunrise rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Tequila Sunrise?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14315.