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Cocktail

1988-07-29 · 104 min · ★ 6.1

Romance · Drama · Comedy

After being discharged from the Army, Brian Flanagan moves back to Queens and takes a job in a bar run by Doug Coughlin, who teaches Brian the fine art of bar-tending. Brian quickly becomes a patron favorite with his flashy drink-mixing style, and Brian adopts his mentor's cynical philosophy on life and goes for the money.

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Directors
Roger Donaldson
Production companies
Interscope Communications, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 20,000,000
Revenue
USD 171,504,781

Top Cast

Tom CruiseTom CruiseBrian Flanagan
Bryan BrownBryan BrownDouglas "Doug" Coughlin
Elisabeth ShueElisabeth ShueJordan Mooney
Lisa BanesLisa BanesBonnie
Kelly LynchKelly LynchKerry Coughlin
Gina GershonGina GershonCoral
Ron DeanRon DeanUncle Pat
Ellen FoleyEllen FoleyEleanor
Chris OwensChris OwensSoldier
Louis FerreiraLouis FerreiraSoldier
James EckhouseJames EckhouseTourist
Laurence LuckinbillLaurence LuckinbillRichard Mooney
Paul BenedictPaul BenedictFinance Teacher
Robert DonleyRobert DonleyEddie
Andrea DovenDulcey
John GrahamSoldier
Richard ThornSoldier
Robert GreenbergJob Interviewer
Harvey J. AlperinHarvey J. AlperinJob Interviewer
Sandra WillJob Interviewer

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