Rising Sun (1993): movie guide

What is Rising Sun about?

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.

Cast highlights

Rising Sun features Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Tia Carrere, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Harvey Keitel, Mako. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1993-07-30. Runtime: 129 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (884 votes). Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Rising Sun?

Rising Sun is listed as Action, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is Rising Sun?

Rising Sun runs about 129 minutes.

Who stars in Rising Sun?

Cast highlights include Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Tia Carrere, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Harvey Keitel, Mako.

Does Cinema Box stream Rising Sun?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Rising Sun?

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