Tequila Sunrise
"A business on the line. A friendship on the edge. A woman caught in the middle."
Originally released in 1988. Tequila Sunrise is a thriller/crime film. directed by Robert Towne.
Starring Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Kurt Russell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 2, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (549 votes)
Budget
$23M
Production budget
Box Office
$105.9M
4.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- Revenue
- $105,900,000
Production Companies
- Cinema City Films
- The Mount Company
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ta...
Who directed Tequila Sunrise?
Tequila Sunrise was directed by Robert Towne.
How long is Tequila Sunrise?
Tequila Sunrise has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Tequila Sunrise released?
Tequila Sunrise was released on December 2, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tequila Sunrise?
The main cast of Tequila Sunrise includes Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Raúl Juliá, J. T. Walsh.
Is Tequila Sunrise worth watching?
Tequila Sunrise has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 549 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.