A narcotics officer (Kurt Russell) uses a woman (Michelle Pfeiffer) to catch his buddy, a big-time cocaine... (Learn more)
Starring: Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell (View All)
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Starring: Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell
For his first directorial project in six years, Robert Towne selected a timeworn romantic-triangle yarn, injecting the material with subtlety and conviction. Tequila Sunrise stars Mel Gibson and Kurt Russell as two lifelong friends who, in true James Cagney-Pat O'Brien fashion, grow up on the opposite sides of the law. One is a retired drug dealer (at least he says he is), the other a "celebrity" cop. Both fall in love with gorgeous restaurateur Michelle Pfeiffer. Veteran movie buffs will enjoy spotting director Budd Boetticher as a judge, and will welcome the presence in the production credits of cinematographer Conrad Hall, who earned an Oscar nomination for his richly textured color camerawork. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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US Release Date
12/2/88
MPAA Rating
Rated R
Running Time
116 mins.
Locations
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Language
- English
Box Office Total
$39,703,427
Awards
- Nominated for a Best Cinematography award at the 1988 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie Awards.
- Winner of the Best Cinematography award at the 1988 American Society of Cinematographers [ Awards.
Distributor
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
- Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
- Warner Brothers
