Rising Sun

1993 · 2h08 · Film

Directed by Philip Kaufman

Starring Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Tia Carrere, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Harvey Keitel, Mako, Stan Egi, Kevin Anderson, Clyde Kusatsu, Ray Wise

Ideal when you feel… Calm Stressed Romantic

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.

Original language

English

Country

United States

Screenplay

Michael Crichton, Michael Backes, Philip Kaufman

Music

Toru Takemitsu

Cinematography

Michael Chapman

Cast

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Harvey Keitel, Mako, Stan Egi, Kevin Anderson, Clyde Kusatsu, Ray Wise

Updated August 14, 2026

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