Red Sun Rising (1994)

Japan's toughest cop is in L.A. to track down the Yakuza's deadliest killer

Red Sun Rising (1994) poster

Thomas Hoshino is a tough Japanese detective, who lost his partner by a deadly Yakuza killer Jaho. He tracks down the killer and his master to Los Angeles, where he teams up with Det. Karen Ryder. Soon they discover that Jaho is preparing a gang war and weapon smuggling ring. Hoshino must find a way to defeat the killer who posses mystical ninja powers.

Director: Francis Megahy
Genre: Action
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Coda
Cinematography: John Newby
Editing: John Weidner
Production: Amritraj Entertainment, Gorilla Pictures, RSR Productions
Country: United States of America, Japan
Language: 日本語, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

yakuza, fistfight, swordsman, police shootout

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Francis Megahy
More Films in Genre: Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Sun Rising about?
Thomas Hoshino is a tough Japanese detective, who lost his partner by a deadly Yakuza killer Jaho. He tracks down the killer and his master to Los Angeles, where he teams up with Det. Karen Ryder. Soon they discover that Jaho is preparing a gang war and weapon smuggling ring. Hoshino must find a way to defeat the killer who posses mystical ninja powers.
Who directed Red Sun Rising?
Red Sun Rising was directed by Francis Megahy.
Who stars in Red Sun Rising?
Red Sun Rising stars Don Wilson, Terry Farrell, Mako, Michael Ironside, Soon-Tek Oh, Edward Albert.
How long is Red Sun Rising?
Red Sun Rising has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Red Sun Rising?
Red Sun Rising is a Action film.
Where was Red Sun Rising produced?
Red Sun Rising was produced in United States of America, Japan.