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Rising Sun

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When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Conner (Sean Connery) and Web Smith (Wesley Snipes) are called in to investigate. Although Conner 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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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune A major disappointment from first-class director Philip Kaufman. Rated: 1/4 Dec 7, 2018 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: C+ Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine It would be nice to see Connery doing something intrinsically interesting instead of trying to make something inherently dull entertaining. And it would be good to see Snipes cut loose more than he is able to here. Nov 5, 2008 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine A fairly hollow and uninvolving murder mystery liberally decorated with a representation of Japanese culture that is best described as ‘vile’. Rated: 3/10 Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Malcolm Johnson Hartford Courant There are moments when Rising Sun touches a raw nerve...Too often though, this film conveys what might be called the unbearable lightness of Crichton. Dec 7, 2018 Full Review Quentin Curtis Independent on Sunday It turns out a muddle: a buddy pic and a culture shocker as well as a thriller. Nov 28, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Victor P Rising Sun does have its flaws of the story, but I found the chemistry between Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes were terrific, and this is a good murder mystery movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/13/24 Full Review woody 7 Not a huge fan of this film. Sean connery and wesley snipes play good parts, but i found rising sun quite boring. I expected more. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/01/23 Full Review Jelisije J A decent who done it murder mystery movie that would've fallen apart if the late great Sean Connery wasn't in it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Steve D Ok thriller but I expected far more from its writer. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Kliff H At times pretty entertaining, but cannot keep up the pressure for the whole movie. Hard to pinpoint why its not top tier, because it really had everything available to crush. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Long winding investigation drama seasoned with conspiracy. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Philip Kaufman

Director

Sean Connery

Capt. John Connor

Wesley Snipes

Lt. Webster Smith

Harvey Keitel

Lt. Tom Graham

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Eddie Sakamura

Kevin Anderson

Bob Richmond

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Synopsis When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Conner (Sean Connery) and Web Smith (Wesley Snipes) are called in to investigate. Although Conner 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.
Director
Philip Kaufman
Producer
Peter Kaufman
Screenwriter
Philip Kaufman, Michael Crichton, Michael Backes
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Walrus & Associates, Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 30, 1993, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$62.5M
Runtime
2h 9m
Sound Mix
Surround
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