Rising Sun (1993)

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

Rising Sun (1993) poster

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.

Director: Philip Kaufman
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 125 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Toru Takemitsu
Cinematography: Michael Chapman
Editing: Stephen A. Rotter, William S. Scharf
Production: Walrus & Associates, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: 日本語, English
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $107M
Original Language: en

Themes

Government Corruption Exposed, Power and Political Games, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth

Keywords

journalist, corruption, based on novel or book, police, detective, wheelchair, restaurant, parking garage, cover-up, murder, seppuku, bulletproof vest, crime investigation, falsification, cover-up attempt

Trailer

Rising Sun Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Rising Sun?
Rising Sun was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Who stars in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun stars Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Tia Carrere, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Harvey Keitel, Mako.
How long is Rising Sun?
Rising Sun has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is Rising Sun?
Rising Sun is a Action, Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Rising Sun?
Rising Sun had a budget of $40M.
How much did Rising Sun gross?
Rising Sun grossed $107M worldwide.
Where was Rising Sun produced?
Rising Sun was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Rising Sun?
The themes of Rising Sun include: Government Corruption Exposed, Power and Political Games, Police Action and Dangerous Pursuits, Government Conspiracy and Secret Cover-ups, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth.