Cocktail (1988)

When he pours, he reigns.

Cocktail (1988) poster

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.

Director: Roger Donaldson
Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: J. Peter Robinson
Cinematography: Dean Semler
Editing: Neil Travis
Production: Interscope Communications, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners III
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Português, Español
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $172M
Original Language: en

Themes

A Young Couple Starting Out in Life, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy

Keywords

new york city, jamaica, night life, bartender, ambition, rags to riches, cocktail

Trailer

Cocktail Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cocktail about?
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.
Who directed Cocktail?
Cocktail was directed by Roger Donaldson.
Who stars in Cocktail?
Cocktail stars Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Lisa Banes, Kelly Lynch, Gina Gershon.
How long is Cocktail?
Cocktail has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Cocktail?
Cocktail is a Romance, Drama, Comedy film.
What is the budget of Cocktail?
Cocktail had a budget of $20M.
How much did Cocktail gross?
Cocktail grossed $172M worldwide.
Where was Cocktail produced?
Cocktail was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Cocktail?
The themes of Cocktail include: A Young Couple Starting Out in Life, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy.