Tequila Sunrise

"A business on the line. A friendship on the edge. A woman caught in the middle."

Dec 2 1988 R 1h 55m
Crime, Drama, Romance

In a seaside California town, best friends Mac and Nick are on opposite sides of the law. Mac is a former drug dealer trying to clean up his act, while Nick is a high-profile detective trying to take down a Mexican drug lord named Carlos. Soon Nick's loyalties are put to the test when he begins an affair with restaurateur Jo Ann -- a love interest of Mac's -- unwittingly leading his friend into a police-orchestrated trap.

Plot

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.

Written by

Robert Towne

Directed by

Robert Towne

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, The Mount Company, Cinema City Films

Languages

Español, English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
34,886
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
62
Popularity
NA