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Rising Sun

Lists: Action, Drama, Thriller

Brief 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."

Overall Ranking: - (Rank from 1993: # 0)


Rating:
70
Adjusted* Rating:
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70

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People Involved



  • 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)
  • Tony Ganios (Perry)
  • Tylyn John (Redhead)
  • Shelley Michelle (Blonde)
  • Toshishiro Obata (Guard at Imperial Arms)
  • Jeff Imada (Eddie Sakamuras Yakuza)
  • Tamara Tunie (Lauren Smith)
  • Tadashi Yamashita (Nakamoto Yakuza)
  • Michael Leopard (Cop)
  • Tom Dahlgren (Jim Donaldson)
  • Joey Miyashima (Young Japanese Negotiator)
  • Nelson Mashita (Young Japanese Negotiator)
  • James Oliver Bullock (Jeff)
  • Michael Kinsley (T. V. Panel Member)
  • Eleanor Clift (T. V. Panel Member)
  • Clarence Page (T. V. Panel Member)
  • Pat Choate (T. V. Panel Member)
  • Steve Clemons (Show Moderator)
  • Dan Butler (Ken Shubik)
  • Michele Ruiz (T. V. Interviewer)
  • Patricia Ayame Thomson (Female Accident Reporter)
  • J. Max Kirishima (Eddie Sakamuras Yakuza)
  • Larry O. Williams Jr. (Younger Brother)
  • Scot Anthony Robinson (First Brother)
  • Keith Leon Williams (Another Brother)
  • Carl A. McGee (Guy at Window)
  • Quincy Adams Jr. (Mean Face)
  • Cecil Brown (Big Guy)
  • Meagen Fay (Hamaguri Receptionist)
  • Max Grodénchik (Club Manager)
  • Gunnar Peterson (Valet)
  • Jessica Tuck (Senator Mortons Aide)
  • Masa Watanabe (Japanese Elevator Guard)
  • Minnie Summers Lindsey (Grandma Otis)
  • Paul Fujimoto (Iwabuchi)
  • Kenji (Tempura Chef)
  • Tak Kubota (Nakamoto Yakuza)
  • Fumio Demura (Nakamoto Yakuza)
  • Dennis Ota (Nakamoto Yakuza)
  • Raymond Kitamura (Nakamoto Yakuza)
  • Rita Weibel (Girl at Eddies Party)
  • Susan Iida (Girl in Karaoke Western)
  • Seiichi Tanaka (Taiko Drum Master)
  • John Koyama (Yakuza (uncredited))
  • Leo Lee (Eddie Sakamuras Yakuza (uncredited))
  • Marina Borawick (Ricks Wife)
  • Debbie David (Senator Mortons Aide)
  • Anthony DeStefanis (Senators Aide)
  • John Koyama (Yakuza)
  • Leo Lee (Eddie Sakamuras Yakuza)
  • Dakin Matthews (Professor Sanders)