Black Rain
“An American cop in Japan. Their country. Their laws. Their game. His rules.”
Synopsis
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.
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Black Rain (1989) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-24
Top Cast
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Michael Douglas
Nick Conklin
Andy Garcia
Charlie Vincent
Ken Takakura
Masahiro
Kate Capshaw
Joyce
Yūsaku Matsuda
Sato
Shigeru Kōyama
Ohashi
John Spencer
Oliver
Yuya Uchida
Nashida
Guts Ishimatsu
Katayama
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Sugai
Miyuki Ono
Miyuki
Luis Guzmán
Frankie
John Costelloe
The Kid
Stephen Root
Berg
Richard Riehle
Crown
Bruce Katzman
Yudell
Tim Kelleher
Bobby
Edmund Ikeda
Japanese Businessman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 22, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$134.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.47x
+$104.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ridley Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Bolotin, Warren Lewis
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Black Rain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $134.2M
- Production Studios
- Pegasus Film Partners, Paramount Pictures, Jaffe-Lansing, Michael Douglas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ridley Scott
Craig Bolotin, Warren Lewis
Hans Zimmer
Jan de Bont
Tom Rolf
Craig Bolotin, Stanley R. Jaffe, Sherry Lansing, Julie Kirkham
Department Leadership Roster
Ridley Scott
Director
Stanley R. Jaffe
Producer
Sherry Lansing
Producer
Norris Spencer
Production Design
Jan de Bont
Director of Photography
Craig Bolotin
Screenplay
Warren Lewis
Screenplay
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Tom Rolf
Editor
Bobby Bass
Stunt Coordinator
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Rain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Rain about?
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.
Who directed Black Rain?
Black Rain was directed by Ridley Scott.
Who stars in Black Rain?
The principal cast of Black Rain includes Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura, Kate Capshaw, Yūsaku Matsuda.
When was Black Rain released and how long is it?
Black Rain was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of Black Rain?
Black Rain had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $134.2M at the worldwide box office (4.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Black Rain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Rain was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Rain?
Black Rain holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).