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Tequila Sunrise (1988) 5.8
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Reviews: 59 user | 23 critic | 14 from Metacritic.com Mac Mckussic is an unlikely drug dealer who wants to go straight. His old and best friend Nick Frescia is now a cop who is assigned to investigate and bring him to justice. Mac is very ... See full summary » Director:Robert TowneWriter:Robert Towne |
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Carlos /
Comandante Xavier Escalante
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DEA Agent Hal Maguire
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Cody McKussic
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Gregg Lindroff
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Andy Leonard
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Arturo, Bartender at Vallenari's
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Vittorio Vallenari
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Leland
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Dawn Martel | ... |
Sin Sister #1
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Sin Sister #2
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Budd Boetticher | ... |
Judge Nizetitch
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Shaleen McKussic
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Mac Mckussic is an unlikely drug dealer who wants to go straight. His old and best friend Nick Frescia is now a cop who is assigned to investigate and bring him to justice. Mac is very attracted to Jo Ann, the owner of a stylish restaurant. Nick gets close to Jo Ann attempting to know more about Mac's drug dealing plans and his connections with the Mexican dealer Carlos, who the police believe is coming to town to meet with him. Nick also falls for Jo Ann's charms and his friendship with Mac is in danger. Written by Sami Al-Taher <staher2000@yahoo.com>
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Un cocktail explosif [French] See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
2 December 1988 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Traición al amanecer See more »Filming Locations:
Manhattan Beach, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$23,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$41,292,551 (USA)Company Credits
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Jo Ann: That leaves us nothing to talk about.
Nick Frescia: Let's eat.
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Written by Taylor/Rhodes/Le Bon
Performed by Duran Duran
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Warner Bros. agreed to finance and produce this film after writer/director Robert Towne agreed to a settlement of 2.5 million dollars after they had pulled out of the post-production of his directorial debut film, Personal Best. The deal was contingent that the studio would let Towne not only write the film, but also direct it, according to producer Thom Mount. See more »Goofs
When Pfeiffer is at the police station getting her chef released, Russell pulls up and parks directly in front of her car. When they leave the station, his car isn't there and Pfeiffer is able to drive away unobstructed. See more »Quotes
Nick Frescia: Let's not talk about my business, or his business or your business.Jo Ann: That leaves us nothing to talk about.
Nick Frescia: Let's eat.
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Soundtracks
"Do You Believe In Shame?"Written by Taylor/Rhodes/Le Bon
Performed by Duran Duran
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This is one of those guilty pleasures. I still find myself watching it over and over some 14 years later. After a while, who even cares about Robert Towne's serpentine plot twists. The reason this movie still works is simple - it is great entertainment. This movie takes 3 stars at the peak of their physical beauty who were just beginning to realize their acting potential (admittedly, in the years since, only 2 of them realized that potential). Michelle Pfeiffer attained a perfect trifecta in 1988 with comedy (Married to the Mob), drama (Dangerous Liasons), and this melodramatic actioner. The movie takes itself too seriously, but we don't have to. It's a silly fantasy world with stunning beach sunsets, tequila and sports cars, good drug dealers and bad cops, etc. Like Miami Vice, this movie portrayed the late 80s, and for those of us who grew up during that flashy, fun decade, _Tequila Sunrise_ is a fun-filled nostalgic trip. It's about a beautiful people living angst filled lives.
It's mindless and fun. So enjoy it for what it is.