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A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war. - Rising Sun
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Title: Rising Sun

Release Date: 30 Jul 1993

Runtime: 2h 5m

Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller

Director: Walrus & Associates, 20th Century Fox

Production Companies: Walrus & Associates, 20th Century Fox

Overview: 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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Average Vote: 6.161 (756 votes)

Cast

  • Capt. John Connor: Sean Connery
  • Lt. Webster Smith: Wesley Snipes
  • Jingo Asakuma: Tia Carrere
  • Eddie Sakamura: Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
  • Lt. Tom Graham: Harvey Keitel
  • Yoshida-san: Mako
  • Ishihara: Stan Egi
  • Bob Richmond: Kevin Anderson
  • Tanaka: Clyde Kusatsu
  • Senator John Morton: Ray Wise
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