Tequila Sunrise

(1988)Directed by Robert Towne115 min · RThriller, Crime, Romance
A business on the line. A friendship on the edge. A woman caught in the middle.

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.

Mel Gibsonas Dale "Mac" McKussic
Michelle Pfeifferas Jo Ann Vallenari
Kurt Russellas Lieutenant Nick Frescia
Raúl Juliáas Commandante Xavier Escalante
J.T. Walshas DEA Agent Hal McGuire
Arliss Howardas Gregg Lindroff
Arye Grossas Andy Leonard
Gabriel Damonas Cody McKussic
Daniel Zacapaas Arturo, bartender at Vallenari's (credited as Garret Pearson)
Tom Nolanas Leland
Eric Thieleas Vittorio
Dawn Martelas Sin Sister #1
Lala Sloatmanas Sin Sister #2
Budd Boetticheras Judge Nizetitch
Ann Magnusonas Shaleen McKussic
Kenny Mooreas Woody
Jason Randalas Magician
Bob Swainas Ralph Spudder
Jim Bentleyas Cop
Eric Waterhouseas Steve
Geno Silvaas Mexican Cop
Efrain Figueroaas Carlos' Man #1
Tomás Gorosas Carlos' Man #2