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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Fresh out of the Army, Brian Flanagan returns to Queens, seeking a path to riches. He lands a job at a bustling bar under the tutelage of Doug Coughlin, a charismatic veteran bartender. Doug schools Brian in the art of flair bartending, turning him into a crowd-pleasing sensation. Brian embraces Doug's cynical outlook on life and fixates on wealth, launching him on a journey filled with temptation, ambition, and the challenging pursuit of the ultimate score. But as Brian climbs the ladder of success, he faces a critical crossroads, questioning the values he has adopted and seeking a more profound sense of purpose beyond mere financial gain.
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Movie Score
61%
Released
July 29, 1988
Director
Roger Donaldson
Cast
Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Lisa Banes, Kelly Lynch, Gina Gershon
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance