Rising Sun (1993)
Release Year: 1993
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Die Wiege der Sonne, Sol Nascente, Soleil levant, Blodröd sol, Izlazece sunce, Nouseva aurinko, Sol levante, Sol naciente, Solen stiger, Tõusev päike, Vycházející slunce, Vzhajajoce sonce
Director: Philip Kaufman
Writer: Michael Backes, Michael Crichton, Philip Kaufman
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: 20th Century Fox, Walrus & Associates
Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book, bulletproof vest, corruption, cover up, cover-up, cover-up attempt, crime investigation, detective, falsification, homicide investigation, japanese culture, journalist, murder, parking garage, police, restaurant, seppuku, wheelchair
Story
In the towering headquarters of a Japanese corporation in Los Angeles, a woman's body is discovered after a party. Detective Web Smith is called to investigate and initially believes it to be a sex game gone wrong. However, he discovers that the victim was a prostitute hired for the night, which suggests foul play. Detective John Connor, who has experience working with Japanese culture, joins the investigation. They find a security disc showing the murder but realize it's been doctored, indicating a cover-up.
Summary
Rising Sun is a mystery thriller directed by Philip Kaufman and released in 1993. The film, based on Michael Crichton's novel of the same name, explores themes of cultural differences, corporate corruption, and power dynamics between Japan and America. Set against the backdrop of a Japanese corporation operating in Los Angeles, it follows detectives Web Smith and John Connor as they investigate the murder of a prostitute during one of the company's parties. The story delves into intricate details of Japanese culture, such as seppuku (ritual suicide), while also addressing themes of racism, greed, and moral decay.
