Rising Sun (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rising Sun is a 1993 action thriller directed by Philip Kaufman, starring Wesley Snipes and Sean Connery. It is based on Rising Sun by Michael Crichton. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $107.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Original language
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English - Based on
- Rising Sun by Michael Crichton
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rising Sun About?
The premise of Rising Sun without spoilers, adapted from Rising Sun by Michael Crichton. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A shocking murder within a Japanese corporation's Los Angeles headquarters sends detectives Conner and Smith into a world of cultural complexities and corporate secrets. Their investigation reveals a deceptive network connected to the victim's past, leading them deeper into a web of deceit. As they pursue the truth, they must confront a powerful and sinister force hidden within the corporation, challenging their understanding of justice and loyalty.
Rising Sun Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder investigation
- detective
- murder
- sex scene
- african american police detective
- erotic asphyxiation
- security camera
- strangulation
- based on novel
- mentor protege relationship
- japanese culture
- strangled to death
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- police detective
- sex on a table
- interracial relationship
- los angeles california
- video manipulation
- rough sex
- los angeles police department
- skyscraper
- cunnilingus
- evidence tampering
- corporate takeover
- crime scene
- female rear nudity
- murder suspect
- framed for murder
- female frontal nudity
- fetish
- female escort
- sadomasochism
- corpse
- racism
- japanese etiquette
- buddy cop
- u.s. senator
- foot chase
- construction site
- exploding car
- faked death
- surveillance
- boardroom
- yakuza
- neo noir
- surprise ending
- prostitute
- businessman
- seduction
- murder of a prostitute
- business executive
Rising Sun Cast
Wesley Snipes leads the cast, with Sean Connery. Directed by Philip Kaufman.
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Director Philip Kaufman
More from Philip Kaufman
More films directed by Philip Kaufman, best-rated first: The Right Stuff, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Unbearable Lightness of Being and Quills.
Rising Sun Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rising Sun 56 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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Rising Sun Plot Summary
What happens in Rising Sun from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During a spectacular commencement gala held at the newly inaugurated Los Angeles headquarters of Nakamoto, a prominent Japanese Keiretsu, the evening takes a dark turn when a call girl, Cheryl Lynn Austin (Tatjana Patitz), is discovered dead, seemingly as a result of a brutal sexual encounter. The case draws in the expertise of Police Detectives Webster “Web” Smith (Wesley Snipes) and John Connor (Sean Connery), the latter of whom is a seasoned former police captain with a deep understanding of Japanese culture and affairs. Assigned as liaisons between the Japanese corporate executives and the investigating officer, Smith’s former partner, Tom Graham (Harvey Keitel), both detectives face immense pressure as the Japanese insist on their involvement in the investigation.
Full summary
The whole story of Rising Sun, scene by scene
Rising Sun Box Office
Rising Sun grossed $107.2 million worldwide. $63.2 million came from the US and Canada and $44 million (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$107.2M
- US & Canada
- $63.2M
- International
- $44M
Rising Sun Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rising Sun.
How Well Do You Know 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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Who is found dead at the gala in the film?
Cars in Rising Sun
32 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet Impala and the 1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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1959 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Important role -
1992 Vector W8 Important role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Rising Sun Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Sol levante” and “Soleil levant”.
- Also known as
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- Sol levante
- Soleil levant
- Sol naciente
- Blodröd Sol
- Восходящее солнце
- Sol Nascente
- Die Wiege der Sonne
- Izlazece sunce
- Vycházející slunce
- Solen stiger
- 旭日追兇
- Gyilkos nap
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- 旭日追凶
- Yükselen Güneş
- Ανατέλλων Ήλιος
- שמש עולה
- Wschodzące słońce
- Soarele răsăritor
- Изгряващо слънце
- 旭日東昇
- ライジング・サン
- Vychádzajúce slnko
- 떠오르는 태양
- Сонце, що сходить
- Mặt Trời Mọc
- Nouseva aurinko, ამომავალი მზე
- Sol naixent
- ไรซิ่ง ซัน กระชากเหลี่ยมพระอาทิตย์
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Rising Sun FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Rising Sun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rising Sun?
Rising Sun runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was Rising Sun released?
Rising Sun was released on July 30, 1993.
Who directed Rising Sun?
Rising Sun was directed by Philip Kaufman.
More films by Philip Kaufman Who is in the cast of Rising Sun?
Rising Sun stars Wesley Snipes and Sean Connery.
How much did Rising Sun make at the box office?
Rising Sun grossed $107.2 million worldwide ($63.2 million domestic, $44 million international).
How is Rising Sun rated?
Rising Sun has 56 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Is Rising Sun based on a book?
Yes. Rising Sun is adapted from Rising Sun by Michael Crichton.
Does Rising Sun have a post-credit scene?
No. Rising Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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