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House of the Rising Sun (1987): Cast

House of the Rising Sun (1987) movie poster

House of the Rising Sun is a 1987 drama directed by Greg Gold, starring Jamie Barrett as Janet, James Daughton and Scott Davis.

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House of the Rising Sun (1987) movie poster
Release year
Director
Greg Gold
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is House of the Rising Sun About?

The premise of House of the Rising Sun without spoilers.

Set against the gritty backdrop of the 1930s, this murder‑mystery follows ambitious cub reporter Jamie Barrett, who goes undercover as a call girl to infiltrate a dangerous underworld and expose a corrupt pimp. He risks his reputation and safety for the story that could make front‑page headlines.

House of the Rising Sun Themes & Keywords

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  • delorean
  • hollywood
  • delorean dmc 12
  • murder
  • undercover reporter
  • pimp
  • female reporter
  • female nudity
  • prostitution
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

House of the Rising Sun Cast & Characters

Jamie Barrett leads the cast as Janet, with James Daughton as Frankie and Scott Davis as Security Guard. Directed by Greg Gold; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in House of the Rising Sun

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From the director

More from Greg Gold

One more film directed by Greg Gold: Disney Sing-Along Songs: Happy Haunting.

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FAQ

House of the Rising Sun FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of House of the Rising Sun, each answered in a sentence.

When was House of the Rising Sun released?

House of the Rising Sun was released in 1987.

Who directed House of the Rising Sun?

House of the Rising Sun was directed by Greg Gold.

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Who is in the cast of House of the Rising Sun?

House of the Rising Sun stars Jamie Barrett as Janet, James Daughton as Frankie and Scott Davis as Security Guard, among 12 credited actors.

Does House of the Rising Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. House of the Rising Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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