FILMTSTequila Sunrise1988

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How Long Is “Tequila Sunrise”?

Name: Tequila Sunrise
Genre: Romance, action/adventure, police, crime drama
Released: 1988-12-02
Duration: 116 min
Cast: Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Raul Julia, J.T. Walsh

1h 56m runtime

19881h 56mRomance • action/adventure • police • crime drama

Romance film with a runtime of 116 minutes, released in 1988. Presented in English.

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Runtime1h 56m

Minutes116

One SittingYes

With Break2h 8m

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

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For his first directorial project in six years, Robert Towne selected a timeworn romantic-triangle yarn, injecting the material with subtlety and conviction. Tequila Sunrise stars Mel Gibson and Kurt Russell as two lifelong friends who, in true James Cagney-Pat O'Brien fashion, grow up on the opposite sides of the law. One is a retired drug dealer (at least he says he is), the other a "celebrity" cop. Both fall in love with gorgeous restaurateur Michelle Pfeiffer. Veteran movie buffs will enjoy spotting director Budd Boetticher as a judge, and will welcome the presence in the production credits of cinematographer Conrad Hall, who earned an Oscar nomination for his richly textured color camerawork.

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Runtime1h 56m

Can Finish TonightYes

One SittingYes

With Break2h 8m

Movie Facts

Release DateDecember 2, 1988

Runtime1h 56m

LanguageEnglish

GenresRomance, action/adventure, police, crime drama

DirectorRobert Towne

ProducerThom Mount, Tom Shaw

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