Rising Sun

Movie

1993

2h 5m

English

Action, Drama, Thriller

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Rising Sun

Movie

1993

2h 5m

English

Action, Drama, Thriller

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When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Connor and Web Smith are called in to investigate. Although Connor 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.

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Cast

Capt. John Connor

Lt. Webster Smith

Jingo Asakuma

Eddie Sakamura

Lt. Tom Graham

Yoshida-san

Ishihara

Bob Richmond

Tanaka

Senator John Morton

Zelda "Zelly" Smith

Willy Wilhelm

Cheryl Lynn Austin

Chief Olson / Interrogator

Phillips

Greg

Rick

Julia

Hsieh

Fred Hoffman

Perry

Redhead

Blonde

Guard at Imperial Arms

Jeff Imada

Eddie Sakamura's Yakuza

Directed By: Philip Kaufman

Written By: Philip Kaufman (Screenplay), Michael Crichton (Novel), + 2 more

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LarZieJ says...

4 years ago

A Murder mystery starring Wesley Snipes and the late great Sean Connery? Heck yes! It sounded like such a fun combination and it is but in the end it was a bummer. Rising Sun is a murder mystery directed by Philip Kaufman, based on a book by Michael Crichton. Web and Conner (Snipes and Connery) need to solve a murder of a call girl during a party. East and West collide, who has done it, a sleazy reporter (Steve Buscemi). video editing, pubic hair, Sean Connery speaking Japanese, a little bit of action, some one-liners and a bummer of an ending. Somehow I thought this one would highly entertain me, but maybe it was because I was a bit tired, but the movie felt like it didn't come to an end, and about three quarters in, I lost my interest in the story a bit. However it is fun to see Sean Connery play off Wesley Snipes in his 90s prime.

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NotoriousX says...

5 years ago

Ok...I seemed to remember this one as much better than it really is. Even had it on VHS way back when...now I was just bored. Connery is not very good in this one, and neither is Snipes. The script is not exciting in the least, and you see the twists coming a mile away. There's also a lot of "weird" stuff happening. Not Japanese weird, but just plain weird. I haven't read the book, and if it all resembles this movie, I probably never will. Though...One redeeming factor is seeing Tia Carrere in her prime again. Always a pleasure! Rising Sun is not worth your time...plain and simple. You can always watch Wayne's World for a glimpse of Tia Carrere. At least then you won't be bored to shits...

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Spiritualized Kaos says...

12 months ago

The United States obsessed with a new rival, at least a commercial one: Japan.

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dh3lix says...

4 years ago

Modern noir in the 90ties. I have watched this one at least 10 times over the years. Always come back for a nice brainless flashback.

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