Cocktails & Dreams (2015)
A comedic version of 1988's "Cocktail" starring Tom Cruise, featuring comedian Chris Fairbanks as a desperate bartender named Chris who tries and fails to start a business with the main characters from the original movie, which leads to fist fights, stalking, and eventually murder. The film features Mike Upchurch's distinct style of film parody, digitally adding actors and props to old footage to create new scenarios and gags.
Director: Mike Upchurch
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: March 31, 2015
Cast
- Chris Fairbanks - Chris
- Matt Kowalick - Coke Valet
- TJ Amick - Bouncer / Fake Brian Brown
- Curtis Armstrong - Booger
- Emily Maya Mills - Sandra
- Brian Christopher - Vomiting Guy
- Lizzy Cooperman - Edna May
- Ron Lynch - Self
- Mike Upchurch - Fake Tom Cruise
Screenplay
Music: Jon Greathouse
Editing: Mike Upchurch
Production: Hardscrabble Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1,500
Original Language: en
Themes
Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof
Keywords
bartender, parody, business
More Films by Director: Mike Upchurch
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cocktails & Dreams about?
- A comedic version of 1988's "Cocktail" starring Tom Cruise, featuring comedian Chris Fairbanks as a desperate bartender named Chris who tries and fails to start a business with the main characters from the original movie, which leads to fist fights, stalking, and eventually murder. The film features Mike Upchurch's distinct style of film parody, digitally adding actors and props to old footage to create new scenarios and gags.
- Who directed Cocktails & Dreams?
- Cocktails & Dreams was directed by Mike Upchurch.
- Who stars in Cocktails & Dreams?
- Cocktails & Dreams stars Chris Fairbanks, Matt Kowalick, TJ Amick, Curtis Armstrong, Emily Maya Mills, Brian Christopher.
- How long is Cocktails & Dreams?
- Cocktails & Dreams has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Cocktails & Dreams?
- Cocktails & Dreams is a Comedy, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Cocktails & Dreams?
- Cocktails & Dreams had a budget of $1,500.
- Where was Cocktails & Dreams produced?
- Cocktails & Dreams was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Cocktails & Dreams?
- The themes of Cocktails & Dreams include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof.