Cocktail

1988 • Comedy, Drama, Romance • R

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.

Runtime: 1h 44m

Delve deeper into the captivating world of risk-taking and ambition with Heywood Gould's novel 'Cocktail'. This book provides a richer narrative than the movie adaptation, with its intricate exploration of the protagonist's emotional landscape and dreams. The novel's vivid portrayal of the bar scene immerses readers in a whirlwind of success and setbacks, capturing the essence of youthful determination and the price of chasing dreams. Through Gould's insightful writing, discover layers of character development and plot that the film didn't capture. When you read 'Cocktail', you're invited to experience a front-row seat to the journey of self-discovery that unfolds amidst the hustle and bustle of the nightlife scene. The novel allows readers to envision a world where ambition clashes with reality, offering a profound take on the classic American dream beyond what you see on the screen.