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Sunset Grill (1993)

Sunset Grill (1993), directed by Kevin Connor, starring Peter Weller and Lori Singer.

09/27/1993 BR Mystery and Thriller 1h 45m

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Ryder Hart is a private investigator and former police officer who is down on his luck and drinks too much. His estranged wife Anita runs a bar and restaurant called the Sunset Grill and is romantically involved with Jeff Carruthers, a detective who worked with Hart. When someone close to them is murdered, Hart and Carruthers team up to try to solve the crime.

  • Douglas MilsomeCinematography
  • Kevin ConnorDirector
  • Barry PetersEditing
  • Faruque AhmedProducer, Writer

About the film

Sunset Grill is a 1993 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Kevin Connor and starring Peter Weller as a private detective in Los Angeles. It co-stars Lori Singer and Stacy Keach.

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Sunset Grill is a 1993 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Kevin Connor and starring Peter Weller as a private detective in Los Angeles. It co-stars Lori Singer and Stacy Keach.

Plot

Ryder Hart is a private investigator and former police officer who is down on his luck and drinks too much alcohol. His estranged wife Anita runs the Sunset Grill, a bar and restaurant. Anita is romantically involved with Jeff Carruthers, a Los Angeles police detective who formerly worked with Hart.

Carruthers introduces Hart to a wealthy businessman, Harrison Shelgrove, and his alluring assistant Loren. When someone close to them is murdered, Hart and Carruthers team up to try to solve the crime. In the course of their investigation, they uncover another mystery involving illegal immigrants from Mexico, including two who worked at the Sunset Grill.

Cast

Peter Weller as Ryder Hart, a private detective with a drinking problem

Lori Singer as Loren Duquesne, assistant to Harrison Shelgrove

Stacy Keach as Harrison Shelgrove, a wealthy oil executive and philanthropist

Alexandra Paul as Anita Hart, Hart's estranged wife

John Rhys-Davies as Joe Stockton, a corrupt INS officer

Michael Anderson, Jr. as Jeff Carruthers, a police lieutenant and Anita's love interest

Randy Pelish as Dr. Tarbus, a medical researcher whose work is financed by Shelgrove

Pete Koch as Christian, a thug

Michael Medeiros as Mule, a thug who works with Christian

Richard Coca as Ricardo, an employee of the Sunset Grill restaurant and bar

Michael Fernandes as Ramon, a leader of the undocumented immigrant community

Kelly Jo Minter as Joanna Ramirez, an INS officer and Stockton's partner

Daniel Addes as Victor

Benito Martinez as Guillermo, an employee of the Sunset Grill

Woodford Croft as Mr. Pietrowski, a client of Hart

Sandra Wild as Mrs. Pietrowski, the subject of one of Hart's investigations

References

Sunset Grill at IMDb

Sunset Grill at Rotten Tomatoes

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What is Sunset Grill about?

Sunset Grill: Ryder Hart is a private investigator and former police officer who is down on his luck and drinks too much. His estranged wife Anita runs a bar and restaurant called the Sunset Grill and is romantically involved with Jeff Carruthers, a detective who worked with Hart. When someone close to them is murdered, Hart and C…

Who directed Sunset Grill?

Sunset Grill was directed by Kevin Connor in 1993.

Who stars in Sunset Grill?

The cast of Sunset Grill includes Peter Weller, Lori Singer, Stacy Keach, Alexandra Paul and John Rhys-Davies.

How long is Sunset Grill?

Sunset Grill runs for 105 minutes, or 1h45.

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