Rising Sun
"A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war."
Originally released in 1993. Rising Sun is a action/drama film. directed by Philip Kaufman. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, and Tia Carrere
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 30, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (812 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$107.2M
2.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $107,198,790
Production Companies
- Walrus & Associates
- 20th Century Fox
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...
Who directed Rising Sun?
Rising Sun was directed by Philip Kaufman.
How long is Rising Sun?
Rising Sun has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was Rising Sun released?
Rising Sun was released on July 30, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rising Sun?
The main cast of Rising Sun includes Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Tia Carrere, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Harvey Keitel.
Is Rising Sun worth watching?
Rising Sun has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 812 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.