Tequila Sunrise(1988)

A business on the line. A friendship on the edge. A woman caught in the middle.

6.1(614)1h 55mDecember 2, 1988

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.

Directed by Robert Towne

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Mel Gibson

Dale "Mac" McKussic

Michelle Pfeiffer

Jo Ann Vallenari

Kurt Russell

Lieutenant Nick Frescia

Raúl Juliá

Commandante Xavier Escalante

J.T. Walsh

DEA Agent Hal McGuire

Arliss Howard

Gregg Lindroff

Arye Gross

Andy Leonard

Gabriel Damon

Cody McKussic

Daniel Zacapa

Arturo, bartender at Vallenari's (credited as Garret Pearson)

Tom Nolan

Leland

Eric Thiele

Vittorio

Dawn Martel

Sin Sister #1

Lala Sloatman

Sin Sister #2

Budd Boetticher

Judge Nizetitch

Ann Magnuson

Shaleen McKussic

Kenny Moore

Woody

Jason Randal

Magician

Bob Swain

Ralph Spudder

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Where can I watch Tequila Sunrise?+

Tequila Sunrise is available to stream on YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.

When did Tequila Sunrise come out?+

Tequila Sunrise was released in 1988.

How long is Tequila Sunrise?+

Tequila Sunrise runs for 115 minutes (1 hour and 55 minutes).

Who directed Tequila Sunrise?+

Tequila Sunrise was directed by Robert Towne.

Who stars in Tequila Sunrise?+

Tequila Sunrise stars Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Raúl Juliá and J.T. Walsh.

Is Tequila Sunrise worth watching?+

Tequila Sunrise holds a 6.1/10 rating from 614 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of thriller, crime and romance.

Tequila Sunrise(1988)

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