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Tequila Sunrise

“Mac” McKussic (Mel Gibson) is a former drug dealer who is trying to come clean, but his illegal past won't let him get away. His old friend, Nick Frescia, is the police detective who is obliged to bring Mac down. As the two try to get themselves out of their own messes they realize that their paths are more intertwined than they ever expected.

Tequila Sunrise
Released:
December 02, 1988

Cast:

Mel Gibson
Michelle Pfeiffer
Kurt Russell

Director:
Robert Towne

Producer:
Tom Shaw

Written by:
Robert Towne

Distributor:
Warner Bros. Pictures

Budget:
$23,000,000

Box Office:
$41,292,551 (USA)

Awards:

Nominated - Academy Award for Best Cinematography



Metacritic Score:
62

Rotten Tomatoes Score:
42%