Rising Sun

Rising Sun

A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war.

R 1993 · 129 min · ★ 6.1 · Action, Drama, Thriller

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.

Directed by Philip Kaufman · Written by Michael Crichton

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Sean Connery Capt. John Connor
Wesley Snipes Lt. Webster Smith
Tia Carrere Jingo Asakuma
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Eddie Sakamura
Harvey Keitel Lt. Tom Graham
Mako Yoshida-san
Stan Egi Ishihara
Kevin Anderson Bob Richmond
Clyde Kusatsu Tanaka
Ray Wise Senator John Morton
Lauren Robinson Zelda "Zelly" Smith
Steve Buscemi Willy Wilhelm

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