Rising Sun

Rising Sun

1993 · 129 min · EN · R · 6.1 (838 votes)
Dir. Philip Kaufman · Starring Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Tia Carrere, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Harvey Keitel, Mako · Music Toru Takemitsu

A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war.

ActionDramaThriller

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.

VIBE

This is a taut, atmospheric thriller steeped in corporate intrigue and cultural friction. It feels like navigating a labyrinth of secrets, where every revelation deepens the conspiracy. The mood is one of escalating tension, driven by a relentless pursuit of truth through a shadowy, high-stakes world.

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