
Tequila Sunrise
1988, Crime/Drama, 1h 54m
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critics consensus
Tequila Sunrise unites three of its decade's most in-demand stars for a slickly packaged crime drama that looks great without ever going anywhere particularly interesting. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
In a seaside California town, best friends Mac (Mel Gibson) and Nick (Kurt Russell) 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 (Raul Julia). Soon Nick's loyalties are put to the test when he begins an affair with restaurateur Jo Ann (Michelle Pfeiffer) -- a love interest of Mac's -- unwittingly leading his friend into a police-orchestrated trap.
Cast & Crew
Mel Gibson
Dale "Mac" McKussic
Dale "Mac" McKussic
Michelle Pfeiffer
Jo Ann Vallenari
Jo Ann Vallenari
Kurt Russell
Det. Lt. Nicholas "Nick" Frescia
Det. Lt. Nicholas "Nick" Frescia
Raul Julia
Carlos, Comandante Xavier Escalante
Carlos, Comandante Xavier Escalante
J.T. Walsh
DEA Agent Hal Maguire
DEA Agent Hal Maguire
Arliss Howard
Gregg Lindroff
Gregg Lindroff
Critic Reviews for Tequila Sunrise
Audience Reviews for Tequila Sunrise
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Sep 05, 2012Tequila Sunrise is an entertaining crime thriller that's full of mystery and intrigue. Two former friends, Lt. Nick Frescia and Mac McKussic, find themselves on opposite ends of the law, and engage in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse when Frescia gets wind that McKussic will be making a major drug deal. Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Kurt Russell form a solid cast and give strong performances. The story is written fairly well and does a good job at building the suspense. Yet, there are some parts of the film (including the last act) that don't work, and come off as a bit forced. Still, Tequila Sunrise is an engaging neo-noir drama with a compelling story and interesting characters.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Sep 14, 2011Two friends on different sides of the law head for a showdown - only they're not on different sides at all, so there's no showdown, and so this film ends feeling like coitus interuptus. You think you're going somewhere but yer not. Its a good looking film though.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Sep 06, 2010A boring and predictable thriller with an all star cast.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Nov 19, 2009A very fun movie and a decent story. Kurt Russell and Mel Gibson were a great opposing team in this and worked extremely well together. Michelle Pfieffer was also a great addition to the cast. It is an interesting story that is very well executed and has a nice harmless tint to it. While it is not the best movie of all time, it is a great form of entertainment.Conner R Super Reviewer
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