Rising Sun (1993)

6.1/10 129 min Action Drama Thriller

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.

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

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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