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.
Two lifelong friends, a restaurateur and a narcotics agent, find their loyalty tested when the restaurateur's former partner returns to town, bringing with him a desire to go straight and a romantic entanglement with the restaurateur's girlfriend. The agent is torn between his duty to bring down the drug operation and his friendship, while the restaurateur tries to protect his business and his love interest.
Tequila Sunrise received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with praise often directed at the performances of its lead actors and the stylish direction. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable or lacking in depth, particularly given the caliber of talent involved. Audiences generally found it to be a watchable, if not groundbreaking, crime drama.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's star power and the chemistry between the leads, finding it a solid, albeit not exceptional, crime drama with a compelling love triangle at its core. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, it didn't quite live up to its potential.
Nominated for one Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for 'The Heart of the Matter'.
Director Robert Towne initially wanted Tom Cruise to play the Mel Gibson role, but Cruise was committed to 'Rain Man' at the time.
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