Rising Sun
- 1993
- 125 min
- USA
- action, drama, thriller
When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Conner and Web Smith are called in to investigate. Although Conner has previous experience working in Japan, cultural differences make their progress difficult until a security disc showing the murder turns up. Close scrutiny proves the disc has been doctored, and the detectives realize they're dealing with a cover-up as well.
Director: Philip Kaufman
Writers: Philip Kaufman, Michael Crichton, Michael Backes
Stars: Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Harvey Keitel, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Kevin Anderson
Main Cast
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Sean Connery
as Capt. John Connor -
Wesley Snipes
as Lt. Webster Smith -
Harvey Keitel
as Lt. Tom Graham -
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
as Eddie Sakamura -
Kevin Anderson
as Bob Richmond -
Mako
as Yoshida-san -
Ray Wise
as Senator John Morton -
Stan Egi
as Ishihara -
Stan Shaw
as Phillips -
Tia Carrere
as Jingo Asakuma -
Steve Buscemi
as Willy Wilhelm -
Tatjana Patitz
as Cheryl Lynn Austin
Content
Tagline: A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war.
Genres: action, drama, thriller
Keywords: japan, usa, corruption, detective, journalist, based on novel, japanese, restaurant, wheelchair, parking garage, company, police, party, murder, whodunit, seppuku, bulletproof vest
Crew
Producer: Peter Kaufman
Editor: Stephen A. Rotter, William S. Scharf
Casting: Donna Isaacson
Director of photography: Michael Chapman
Original music composer: Tôru Takemitsu
Executive producer: Sean Connery
Production design: Dean Tavoularis
Details and Technical Specs
Runtime: 125 min
Country: USA
Language: Japanese, English
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1
Color: Color