Cocktail(1988)
When he pours, he reigns.
Synopsis
After being discharged from the Army, Brian Flanagan moves back to Queens and takes a job in a bar run by Doug Coughlin, who teaches Brian the fine art of bar-tending. Brian quickly becomes a patron favorite with his flashy drink-mixing style, and Brian adopts his mentor's cynical philosophy on life and goes for the money.
Directed by Roger Donaldson
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Cast
Tom Cruise
Brian Flanagan
Bryan Brown
Douglas "Doug" Coughlin
Elisabeth Shue
Jordan Mooney
Lisa Banes
Bonnie
Kelly Lynch
Kerry Coughlin
Gina Gershon
Coral
Ron Dean
Uncle Pat
Ellen Foley
Eleanor
Chris Owens
Soldier
Louis Ferreira
Soldier
James Eckhouse
Tourist
Laurence Luckinbill
Richard Mooney
Paul Benedict
Finance Teacher
Robert Donley
Eddie
Andrea Doven
Dulcey
John Graham
Soldier
Richard Thorn
Soldier
Robert Greenberg
Job Interviewer
Cocktail — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Cocktail?+
Cocktail is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Cocktail come out?+
Cocktail was released in 1988.
How long is Cocktail?+
Cocktail runs for 104 minutes (1 hour and 44 minutes).
Who directed Cocktail?+
Cocktail was directed by Roger Donaldson.
Who stars in Cocktail?+
Cocktail stars Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Lisa Banes and Kelly Lynch.
Is Cocktail worth watching?+
Cocktail holds a 6.1/10 rating from 1,682 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of romance, drama and comedy.
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