Rising Sun (1993) movie poster

Rising Sun (1993)

"A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 57%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 44% (RT: 32%, MC: 56) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
2h 5m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (819 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
32%
Metacritic
56
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
It's divisive. Only 57% of audiences liked it based on 819 votes. Critics gave it 44%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Rising Sun, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Sean Connery spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Rising Sun is a 1993 action, drama, thriller film directed by Philip Kaufman. 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. The film has been rated by 819 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Rising Sun delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Rising Sun (1993) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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