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Rising Sun

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Original title

Rising Sun

Year

1993

Running time

130 min.

Country

United States

Director

Philip Kaufman

Screenwriter

Philip Kaufman, Michael Crichton, Michael Bakes. Novel: Michael Crichton

Cast

Music

Tôru Takemitsu

Cinematography

Michael Chapman

Producer

20th Century Fox, Walrus & Associates. Producer: Sean Connery

Genre

Mystery. Thriller | Buddy Film. Crime

Movie Groups

Michael Crichton Adaptations

Synopsis

At the offices of a Japanese corporation, during a party, a woman, who's evidently a professional mistress, is found dead, apparently after some rough sex. A police detective, Web Smith is called in to investigate but before getting there, he gets a call from someone who instructs him to pick up John Connor, a former police Captain and expert on Japanese affairs. When they arrive there Web thinks that everything is obvious but Connor tells him that there's a lot more going on.

Critics' reviews

"A thoroughly gratifying prestige thriller, thanks to riveting suspense and two brilliant stars"

Desson Thomson: The Washington Post
"The flaws don't cripple what is a fiercely funny, exciting and provocative detective story about the crimes of corporate culture"

Peter Travers: Rolling Stone
"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."

James Berardinelli: ReelViews
"The film doesn't match the novel's adrenaline level, but is in every other way more stylish and intelligent."

Jay Carr: Boston Globe
"Anybody who hasn't guessed the killer's identity after 30 minutes should be forced to watch Rising Sun three times a day until Christmas."

Vincent Canby: The New York Times

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Rising Sun

1993

Philip Kaufman

5.5

(7,030)