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Rising Sun (1993)

Rising Sun (1993)

Action Drama Thriller

A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war.

Release Date: 1993, July 30
Directors: Philip Kaufman
Countries: United States of America
Production: Walrus & Associates, Walrus & Associates, 20th Century Fox, 20th Century Fox
Cast: Harvey Keitel, Amy Hill, Wesley Snipes, Steve Buscemi, Tom Dahlgren, Peter Crombie, Tia Carrere, Meagen Fay, Tamara Tunie, Alexandra Powers, Stan Shaw, Clyde Kusatsu

Overview:

When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Connor and Web Smith are called in to investigate. Although Connor 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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