Storyline
When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Conner and Web Smith are called in to investigate. Although Conner has previous experience working in Japan, cultural differences make their progress difficult until a security disc showing the murder turns up. Close scrutiny proves the disc has been doctored, and the detectives realize they're dealing with a cover-up as well.
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Cast
Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Ray Wise, Jeff Imada, Amy Hill, Clyde Kusatsu, Wesley Snipes, Tony Ganios, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Michael Chapman, Tia Carrere, Toshishiro Obata, Mako, Daniel von Bargen, Tamara Tunie, Sean Connery, Peter Crombie, Kevin Anderson, Alexandra Powers, Stan Shaw, Sam Lloyd, Stan Egi, Tatjana Patitz, Tylyn John, Shelley Michelle
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Reviews
90
A thoroughly gratifying prestige thriller, thanks to riveting suspense and two brilliant stars.
88
The flaws don't cripple what is a fiercely funny, exciting and provocative detective story about the crimes of corporate culture — crimes that transcend race and geography.
70
I found it pretty entertaining, as well as provocative in some of its comments about contemporary life.
63
In the final analysis, Rising Sun is yet another book-to-movie conversion that loses something in the translation. Despite the always-welcome presence of Sean Connery, the film fails to satisfy completely. There are a few too many plot holes and logical errors. Rising Sun may be solidly-paced, but not all aspects of the production are as successful.
60
A triumph of style over content. Like BLADE RUNNER, the film grafts a fiercely modernist feel onto characters and themes right out of a 1940s film noir--an impressive achievement that more than makes up for a ponderous storyline.
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