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Rising Sun (1993)

US:: R Action Drama Thriller

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

Updated May 9 2020

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1993-07-30

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Runtime: 125 mins Revenue: $107,198,790 Budget: $40,000,000 Rating: 6.1 Tag Line: A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war.

Cast

Sean Connery

Capt. John Connor

Steve Buscemi

Harvey Keitel

Lt. Tom Graham

Ray Wise

Senator John Morton

Mako

Yoshida-san

Wesley Snipes

Lt. Webster Smith

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Eddie Sakamura

Tia Carrere

Jingo Asakuma