Tequila Sunrise

– In a seaside California town, best friends Mac and Nick are on opposite sides of the law. Mac is a f..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 55 Minutes
Release Year:
1988
Tequila Sunrise (1988)

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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Producing Country:
USA
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Tequila Sunrise (1988) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Dec 1988

Language:

English, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Robert Towne

Writer:

Robert Towne

Main Actors:

Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Raul Julia

Plot:

Mac Mckussic is an unlikely drug dealer who wants to go straight. His old and best friend Nick Frescia is now a cop who is assigned to investigate and bring him to justice. Mac is very attracted to Jo Ann, the owner of a stylish restaurant. Nick gets close to Jo Ann attempting to know more about Mac's drug dealing plans and his connections with the Mexican dealer Carlos, who the police believe is coming to town to meet with him. Nick also falls for Jo Ann's charms and his friendship with Mac is in danger.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
40%
Metacritic:
62%