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Tequila Sunrise
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Total votes: 336
Average Rating: 2.9
Tequila Sunrise
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Total votes: 313
Average Rating: 2.9
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Year: 1988
Genre: Action / Thriller / Romance
Trailer:
Director: Robert Towne
Cast: Mel Gibson,
Michelle Pfeiffer,
Kurt Russell,
Raul Julia, J.T. Walsh
Robert Towne is one of Hollywood's most celebrated screenwriters, but because his directorial efforts have been few and far between, anticipation was high when this star-powered crime story was released in 1988. Critical reaction was decidedly mixed, but there's plenty to admire in this silky, visually seductive film about a drug dealer (Mel Gibson) whose best friend from high-school (Kurt Russell) is now working for the Los Angeles sheriff's drug detail. Their personal and professional conflicts are intensified by their love for the same woman, a waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) at the Italian restaurant they both frequent. There's a big deal going down with a drug lord (the late Raul Julia), but as it twists and turns, Towne's story is really more about personal loyalties and individual honor. And even if it doesn't quite hold together, the movie's got a fantastic look to it (courtesy of the great cinematographer Conrad Hall), and the three stars bring depth and dimension to their well-written roles.
Source: Jeff Shannon (Amazon.com)
Year: 1988
Genre: Action / Romance
Trailer:
Director: Robert Towne
Cast: Mel Gibson,
Michelle Pfeiffer,
Kurt Russell,
Raul Julia, J.T. Walsh, Arye Gross, Lala Sloatman, Ann Magnuson
Robert Towne is one of Hollywood's most celebrated screenwriters, but because his directorial efforts have been few and far between, anticipation was high when this star-powered crime story was released in 1988. Critical reaction was decidedly mixed, but there's plenty to admire in this silky, visually seductive film about a drug dealer (Mel Gibson) whose best friend from high-school (Kurt Russell) is now working for the Los Angeles sheriff's drug detail. Their personal and professional conflicts are intensified by their love for the same woman, a waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) at the Italian restaurant they both frequent. There's a big deal going down with a drug lord (the late Raul Julia), but as it twists and turns, Towne's story is really more about personal loyalties and individual honor. And even if it doesn't quite hold together, the movie's got a fantastic look to it (courtesy of the great cinematographer Conrad Hall), and the three stars bring depth and dimension to their well-written roles.
Source: Jeff Shannon (Amazon.com)
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