Rising Sun
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.
Critics Sentiment
Web Smith teams up with Japanese expert John Connor
Jingo suggests Richmond may not have been the real murderer after all
The film drops significantly from the strong Sakamura alive revelation to the weak final act, falling from 7.5 to 5.1 as the resolution disappoints.
Rising Sun starts promisingly with Connery and Snipes' partnership driving strong early reception, but gradually loses steam as plot complications mount. The investigation elements and cultural dynamics work well in the middle sections, but the film stumbles badly in its final act with a predictable killer reveal and unsatisfying ambiguous ending that left many reviewers frustrated.
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Sean Connery
Capt. John Connor
Wesley Snipes
Lt. Webster Smith
Tia Carrere
Jingo Asakuma
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Eddie Sakamura
Harvey Keitel
Lt. Tom Graham
Mako
Yoshida-san
Stan Egi
Ishihara
Kevin Anderson
Bob Richmond
Clyde Kusatsu
Tanaka
Ray Wise
Senator John Morton
Lauren Robinson
Zelda "Zelly" Smith
Steve Buscemi
Willy Wilhelm
Tatjana Patitz
Cheryl Lynn Austin
Daniel von Bargen
Chief Olson / Interrogator
Stan Shaw
Phillips
Peter Crombie
Greg
Sam Lloyd
Rick
Alexandra Powers
Julia
Amy Hill
Hsieh
Michael Chapman
Fred Hoffman
Crew
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