Tequila Sunrise 1988
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SplatIn 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Dale "Mac" McKussic
as Jo Ann Vallenari
as Lieutenant Nick Frescia
as Commandante Xavier Escalante
as DEA Agent Hal McGuire
as Gregg Lindroff
as Andy Leonard
as Cody McKussic
as Arturo, bartender at Vallenari's (credited as Garret Pearson)
as Leland
Director:
Writer:
Robert Towne
Stars:
Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Raúl Juliá, J.T. Walsh, Arliss Howard, Arye Gross, Gabriel Damon, Daniel Zacapa, Tom Nolan,
Genres:
Thriller,Crime,Romance
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
115 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Tequila Sunrise
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Dale "Mac" McKussic
as Jo Ann Vallenari
as Lieutenant Nick Frescia
as Commandante Xavier Escalante
as DEA Agent Hal McGuire
as Gregg Lindroff
as Andy Leonard
as Cody McKussic
as Arturo, bartender at Vallenari's (credited as Garret Pearson)
as Leland
as Vittorio
as Sin Sister #1
as Sin Sister #2
as Judge Nizetitch
as Shaleen McKussic
as Woody
as Magician
as Ralph Spudder
as Cop
as Steve
as Mexican Cop
as Pepe
as Carlos' Man #1
as Carlos' Man #2
as Lifeguard #1
as Lifeguard #2
as Girl in Restaurant
as Man at Party
as Man in Party
as Self - KLVE
as Self - KMPC
as Self - KCRW
as Woman in Phone Booth (uncredited)
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