description Rising Sun Overview
Rising Sun is a 1993 crime thriller film directed by Philip Kaufman, adapted from Michael Crichton’s 1992 novel of the same name. The movie stars Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes as part of a police team investigating a murder linked to corporate misconduct. It features an ensemble cast including Harvey Keitel and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.
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info Rising Sun Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1993 |
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Who stars in Rising Sun?
Sean Connery plays police captain John Connor, and Wesley Snipes plays Detective Web Smith. The supporting cast includes Harvey Keitel, Tia Carrere, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.
What crime is investigated in Rising Sun?
Connor and Smith investigate the death of Cheryl Lynn Austin at a Japanese-owned corporation in Los Angeles. The case expands into a conflict involving corporate power, politics, and cultural tension.
Is Rising Sun based on a book?
Yes, the film adapts Michael Crichton’s 1992 novel Rising Sun. Philip Kaufman directed the 1993 film version.
What kind of movie is Rising Sun?
Rising Sun is a crime thriller rather than a martial-arts film or a conventional police action movie. Its mystery is driven by forensic evidence, corporate relationships, surveillance footage, and disagreements between the investigators.
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