Rising Sun (1993)
Rising Sun is a 1993 action movie directed by Philip Kaufman, with a running time of 2h 9m. It stars Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes and Tia Carrere.
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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What is Rising Sun about?
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.
When was Rising Sun released?
Rising Sun was released on 30 July 1993.
How long is Rising Sun?
Rising Sun runs 2h 9m.
Who made Rising Sun?
Rising Sun was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Where can I watch Rising Sun?
Rising Sun is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Rising Sun
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Sean Connery as Capt. John Connor
- Wesley Snipes as Lt. Webster Smith
- Tia Carrere as Jingo Asakuma
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Eddie Sakamura
- Harvey Keitel as Lt. Tom Graham
- Mako as Yoshida-san
- Stan Egi as Ishihara
- Kevin Anderson as Bob Richmond
- Clyde Kusatsu as Tanaka
- Ray Wise as Senator John Morton
- Lauren Robinson as Zelda "Zelly" Smith
- Steve Buscemi as Willy Wilhelm