Tequila Sunrise
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “A business on the line. A friendship on the edge. A woman caught in the middle.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime, Romance
- Director
- Robert Towne
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Mel GibsonDale "Mac" McKussic
Michelle PfeifferJo Ann Vallenari
Kurt RussellLieutenant Nick Frescia
Raúl JuliáCommandante Xavier Escalante
J.T. WalshDEA Agent Hal McGuire
Arliss HowardGregg Lindroff
Arye GrossAndy Leonard
Gabriel DamonCody McKussic
Daniel ZacapaArturo, bartender at Vallenari's (credited as Garret Pearson)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tequila Sunrise about?
- 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.
- Who directed Tequila Sunrise?
- Tequila Sunrise was directed by Robert Towne.
- When was Tequila Sunrise released?
- Tequila Sunrise was released on December 2, 1988.
- How long is Tequila Sunrise?
- Tequila Sunrise has a runtime of 1h 55m.
- Where can I track Tequila Sunrise?
- You can track Tequila Sunrise on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












