Tequila Sunrise
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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, Mac McKussic (Mel Gibson), a former drug dealer, is trying to stay out of the business, while his oldest friend Nick Frescia (Kurt Russell) is a detective set on bringing down a Mexican drug lord. Both men fall for Jo Ann Vallenari (Michelle Pfeiffer), a restaurant owner. Under the romance is a plainer question about what you owe a friend once your jobs put you on opposite sides.

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