Cocktails & Dreams

Cocktails & Dreams

2015 · 11 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy, Thriller

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.

Directed by Mike Upchurch · Written by Mike Upchurch

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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

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