House of the Rising Sun
“Can posing as a call girl be too high a price for a front page story?”
Synopsis
Set in the 1930s, this murder mystery stars Jamie Barrett as a cub reporter who poses as a hooker to get the dirt on a shady pimp.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Giovanna Nigro-Chacon, John Alan Schwartz
- Original Score
- Sharon Robinson
- Original Title
- House of the Rising Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Mediacom Filmworks, MVA-1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg Gold
Giovanna Nigro-Chacon, John Alan Schwartz
Sharon Robinson
Amir Mokri
Mark S. Manos
A.J. Cervantes, Ron Altbach
Department Leadership Roster
Greg Gold
Director
Sharon Robinson
Original Music Composer
Giovanna Nigro-Chacon
Writer
Mark S. Manos
Editor
John Alan Schwartz
Writer
Amir Mokri
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About House of the Rising Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House of the Rising Sun about?
Set in the 1930s, this murder mystery stars Jamie Barrett as a cub reporter who poses as a hooker to get the dirt on a shady pimp.
Who directed House of the Rising Sun?
House of the Rising Sun was directed by Greg Gold.
Who stars in House of the Rising Sun?
The principal cast of House of the Rising Sun includes Frank Annese, Jamie Barrett, Tawny Moyer, Deborah Wakeham, James Daughton.
When was House of the Rising Sun released and how long is it?
House of the Rising Sun was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for House of the Rising Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for House of the Rising Sun was composed by Sharon Robinson.