4K UHD, Blu-ray Release: Tequila Sunrise

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Laurence
– August 17, 2026Find Others: Blu-ray, Movie, New Release, NewsGet More: , , , ,

4K UHD, Blu-ray Release Date: Sept. 15, 2026
Price: 4K UHD $35.00, Blu-ray $35.17
Studio: Arrow/MVD

 

In 1974, Robert Towne wrote Chinatown, the film that redefined film noir for a new generation with its peerless portrayal of corruption in pre-war Los Angeles. Fourteen years later, he returned to the genre as writer and director with Tequila Sunrise, bringing a distinctly 80s flair to this Casablanca-inspired neo-noir.

Dale McKussic (Mel Gibson, Dragged Across Concrete) and Nick Frescia (Kurt Russell, Death Proof) are two close friends separated by a legal divide. While Dale is a former drug dealer trying to shake the shackles of his past, Nick is a detective investigating a Mexican kingpin smuggling cocaine. Their contrasting loyalties are brought to a head through a shared romantic interest in restaurateur JoAnn (Michelle Pfeiffer, People Like Us) – an attraction that unknowingly drives their friendship toward insurmountable strain.

It’s all set against the pristine warmth of the Californian sun and masterfully shot by Conrad Hall (American Beauty).

Here’s the breakdown of what’s included:

  • 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
  • Brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative by Arrow Films
  • 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
  • Original and newly restored lossless stereo and 4.0 audio
  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • Audio commentary by producer Thom Mount
  • California Dreaming, a brand new interview with producer Thom Mount
  • From Chinatown to Manhattan Beach, a brand new appreciation of Robert Towne by Lucy Bolton
  • Sunrise to Sunset, a brand new interview with 2nd AD Robert Roda
  • Sin City, a brand new interview with actor Lala Sloatman
  • Image gallery
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Sean Hogan and Josh Nelson, and excerpts from American Cinematographer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
Buy or Rent Tequila Sunrise

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About Laurence

Founder and editor Laurence Lerman saw Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest when he was 13 years old and that’s all it took. He has been writing about film and video for more than a quarter of a century for magazines, anthologies, websites and most recently, Video Business magazine, where he served as the Reviews Editor for 15 years.