Tequila Sunrise
- Original title
- Tequila Sunrise
- Year
- 1988
- Running time
- 116 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Mel Gibson
- Michelle Pfeiffer
- Kurt Russell
- Raul Julia
- J.T. Walsh
- Arliss Howard
- Budd Boetticher
- Arye Gross
- Gabriel Damon
- Daniel Zacapa
- Ann Magnuson
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Mystery. Action. Romance. Thriller
- Synopsis
- 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. Academy Award Nominations: Best Cinematography.
- Awards
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1988: Nominated for Oscar: Best Cinematography1988: National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): nominated to Best Cinematography.
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