Rising Sun
R“A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war.”
1993·129 min·Released
Studio: 20th Century Fox, Walrus & Associates
6.1TMDb
Theatrical Jul 30, 1993
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USA · English · USA
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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Crew
DirectorPhilip Kaufman
Cast
Sean Connery
Capt. John Connor
Wesley Snipes
Lt. Webster Smith
Tia Carrere
Jingo Asakuma
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Eddie Sakamura
Harvey Keitel
Lt. Tom Graham
Mako
Yoshida-san
Stan Egi
Ishihara
Kevin Anderson
Bob Richmond
Clyde Kusatsu
Tanaka
Ray Wise
Senator John Morton
Lauren Robinson
Zelda "Zelly" Smith
Steve Buscemi
Willy Wilhelm
Tatjana Patitz
Cheryl Lynn Austin
Daniel von Bargen
Chief Olson / Interrogator
Stan Shaw
Phillips
Peter Crombie
Greg
Sam Lloyd
Rick
Alexandra Powers
Julia
Amy Hill
Hsieh
Michael Chapman
Fred Hoffman
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Keywords
journalistcorruptionbased on novel or bookpolicedetectivewheelchairrestaurantparking garagecover-upmurderseppukubulletproof vestcrime investigationfalsificationcover-up attempthomicide investigationjapanese culture
Details
Budget
$40M
Revenue
$107M
TMDb Votes
831
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026