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Rising Sun

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Rising Sun (1993)

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Reviews Counted:11

Fresh:5

Rotten:6

Average Rating:3.5/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 9 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: A Los Angeles special agent (Snipes) must team up with an expert on Japanese culture (Connery) to investigate the murder of a call-girl in the boardroom of a Japanese corporation. The case turns... A Los Angeles special agent (Snipes) must team up with an expert on Japanese culture (Connery) to investigate the murder of a call-girl in the boardroom of a Japanese corporation. The case turns out to be bigger than either of them had thought. Rather loosely based on Michael Crichton's novel. [More]

Starring: Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Harvey Keitel, Mako

Starring: Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Harvey Keitel, Mako, Kevin Anderson, Ray Wise, Tia Carrere, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Steve Buscemi, Daniel Von Bargen, Alexandra Powers

Director: Philip Kaufman

Director: Philip Kaufman
Composer: Toru Takemitsu

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08/24/07
Evan
Evan "Mushy" Jacobs
MovieWeb

As a mostly straight investigative thriller, Rising Sun provides a nice combination of mystery and action.

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04/15/07
James Plath
James Plath
DVDTown.com
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07/23/02
Steve Koukoulas
Steve Koukoulas
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06/27/01
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05/12/01
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Derek M. Germano
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Latest News for Rising Sun

November 05, 2008: Michael Crichton Passes Away (1942-2008)
Best-selling author, screenwriter, and director Michael Crichton has passed away at the age of 66. The medical doctor-turned-filmmaker was best known for writing... More...

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November 11, 2005: Sean Connery Earns AFI's Highest Honor
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