Rising Sun
“A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war.”
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.
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Rising Sun (1993) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-18
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$107.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.68x
+$67.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Crichton, Michael Backes, Philip Kaufman
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- Rising Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $107.2M
- Production Studios
- Walrus & Associates, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Kaufman
Michael Crichton, Michael Backes, Philip Kaufman
Tōru Takemitsu
Michael Chapman
Stephen A. Rotter, William S. Scharf
Peter Kaufman, Sean Connery
Department Leadership Roster
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Michael Crichton
Screenplay
Michael Backes
Screenplay
Philip Kaufman
Screenplay
Stephen A. Rotter
Editor
Philip Kaufman
Director
William S. Scharf
Editor
Peter Kaufman
Producer
Jeff Imada
Stunt Coordinator
Jacqueline West
Costume Design
Mark A.Z. Dippé
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dean Tavoularis
Production 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 Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rising Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rising Sun about?
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.
Who directed Rising Sun?
Rising Sun was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Who stars in Rising Sun?
The principal cast of Rising Sun includes Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Tia Carrere, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Harvey Keitel.
When was Rising Sun released and how long is it?
Rising Sun was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rising Sun?
Rising Sun had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $107.2M at the worldwide box office (2.68 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Rising Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rising Sun was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.
Is Rising Sun based on a book or true story?
Rising Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Crichton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rising Sun?
Rising Sun holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).