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 Synopsis
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.
Rising Sun (1993) is a action, drama and thriller film directed by Philip Kaufman, released on July 30, 1993 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Tia Carrere and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 862 ratings.
- Director:
- Philip Kaufman
- Writers:
- Michael Crichton, Michael Crichton, Michael Backes
- Producers:
- Peter Kaufman
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Chapman
- Composer:
- Toru Takemitsu
- Production:
- Walrus & Associates, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $40,000,000
- Revenue:
- $107,198,790
- Status:
- Released
Rising Sun (1993) Trailer
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Rising Sun Cast & Crew
Main 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
Lauren Robinson
as Zelda "Zelly" Smith
Steve Buscemi
as Willy Wilhelm
Key crew
Directed by Philip Kaufman, written by Michael Crichton, Michael Crichton and Michael Backes, produced by Peter Kaufman.
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Rising Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 862 ratings.
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Rising Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rising Sun online?
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Rising Sun (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Rising Sun?
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The main cast of Rising Sun (1993) includes Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Tia Carrere, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Harvey Keitel. The film was directed by Philip Kaufman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rising Sun released?
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Rising Sun was released on July 30, 1993 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is Rising Sun worth watching?
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Rising Sun (1993) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 862 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rising Sun?
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Yes. The official Rising Sun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.