Tequila Sunrise (1988) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Tequila Sunrise (1988) — In a seaside California town, best friends Mac and Nick are on opposite sides of the law. Streaming on Amazon Vi...
Tequila Sunrise (1988) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- 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
- Eric Thiele as Vittorio
- Dawn Martel as Sin Sister #1
- Lala Sloatman as Sin Sister #2
- Budd Boetticher as Judge Nizetitch
- Ann Magnuson as Shaleen McKussic
Why Watch Tequila Sunrise?
The Vibe: Tequila Sunrise is a gripping, tense, and full of twists thriller and crime and romance movie from 1988. Directed by Robert Towne, and starring Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell In a seaside California town, best friends Mac and Nick are on opposite sides of the law.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.1/10, Tequila Sunrise retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those who love edge-of-your-seat suspense. If you enjoy movies that blends thriller with crime elements, Tequila Sunrise deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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