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House of the Rising Sun (2011): Cast & Plot

House of the Rising Sun (2011) movie poster

House of the Rising Sun is a 2011 crime thriller starring Dustin Vandermeer as House Security, Dave Bautista and John G. Carbone. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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House of the Rising Sun (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Crime , Action , Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is House of the Rising Sun About?

The premise of House of the Rising Sun without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After losing his badge, ex‑cop Ray tries to rebuild his life. One night the nightclub where he works is robbed and the owner’s son is killed. With his criminal past exposed, Ray hunts the shooter to clear his name, while both the mob and police close in, making him their prime suspect.

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Cast & crew

House of the Rising Sun Cast & Characters

Dustin Vandermeer leads the cast as House Security, with Dave Bautista as Ray and John G. Carbone as Peter.

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Plot

House of the Rising Sun Plot Summary

What happens in House of the Rising Sun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Ray Shane is an ex-vice cop trying to turn his life around after spending five years in prison on corruption charges. He works as the head of security for The House of the Rising Sun, a strip club that secretly hides an illegal gambling den. During a night on the job, a masked gang storms the club to rob it of $300,000, and the ensuing shootout leaves the club owner’s son, Peter, dead. When the police arrive, they suspect Ray acted as the inside man for the robbers.

Full summary

The whole story of House of the Rising Sun, scene by scene

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Videos

House of the Rising Sun Trailers & Videos

The trailer of House of the Rising Sun.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know House of the Rising Sun?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What was Ray Shane's former occupation before becoming head of security at the club?

Details

House of the Rising Sun Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Sombras da Justiça” and “La Loi du crime”.

Also known as
  • Sombras da Justiça
  • La Loi du crime
  • Дім, де сходить сонце
  • 라이징 썬
  • The Redemption
  • 旭日之家
  • House of the Rising Sun - Nichts zu verlieren
  • Дом восходящего солнца
  • A Felkelő nap háza
  • Dům u vycházejícího slunce
  • בית השמש העולה
  • Дім сонця, що сходить
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  • Къщата на изгряващото слънце
  • Accusato speciale
  • Prawo zbrodni

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FAQ

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

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

How long is House of the Rising Sun?

House of the Rising Sun runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was House of the Rising Sun released?

House of the Rising Sun was released on July 19, 2011.

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

House of the Rising Sun stars Dustin Vandermeer as House Security, Dave Bautista as Ray and John G. Carbone as Peter, among 26 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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