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Tequila Sunrise

5.3

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Original title

Tequila Sunrise

Year

1988

Running time

116 min.

Country

United States

Director

Robert Towne

Screenwriter

Robert Towne

Cast

Music

Dave Grusin

Cinematography

Conrad L. Hall

Producer

Warner Bros., The Mount Company

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: 1988: Nominated for Oscar: Best Cinematography

1988: National Society of Film Critics (NSFC): nominated to Best Cinematography.

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Tequila Sunrise

1988

Robert Towne

5.3

(4,913)