Black Rain(1989)
“An American cop in Japan. Their country. Their laws. Their game. His rules.”
Overview
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.
Director
Ridley Scott
Studio
Pegasus Film Partners
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$134M
Cast
Michael Douglas
as Nick Conklin
Andy Garcia
as Charlie Vincent
Ken Takakura
as Masahiro
Kate Capshaw
as Joyce
Yūsaku Matsuda
as Sato
Shigeru Kōyama
as Ohashi
John Spencer
as Oliver
Yuya Uchida
as Nashida
Guts Ishimatsu
as Katayama
Tomisaburō Wakayama
as Sugai
Miyuki Ono
as Miyuki
Luis Guzmán
as Frankie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$134M
Production Companies
Pegasus Film Partners • Paramount Pictures • Jaffe-Lansing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Rain?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Black Rain (1989).
What is Black Rain about?▼
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.
Who directed Black Rain?▼
Black Rain was directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1989. It is a drama, action, thriller film.
How long is Black Rain?▼
Black Rain has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Black Rain?▼
The cast of Black Rain includes Michael Douglas as Nick Conklin, Andy Garcia as Charlie Vincent, Ken Takakura as Masahiro, Kate Capshaw as Joyce, Yūsaku Matsuda as Sato and more.
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