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Black Rain (1989)
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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.
Cast
Michael Douglasas Nick Conklin
Andy Garciaas Charlie Vincent
Ken Takakuraas Masahiro
Kate Capshawas Joyce
Yūsaku Matsudaas Sato
Shigeru Kōyamaas Ohashi
John Spenceras Oliver
Yuya Uchidaas Nashida
Guts Ishimatsuas Katayama
Tomisaburō Wakayamaas Sugai
Miyuki Onoas Miyuki
Luis Guzmánas Frankie
John Costelloeas The Kid
Stephen Rootas Berg
Facts
| Release date | September 22, 1989 |
| Runtime | 125 min (2h 5m) — longer as the 1989 average of 103 min |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $30,000,000 |
| Box office | $134,212,055 (4.5× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0096933 |
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Questions
How long is Black Rain?
Black Rain runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Black Rain worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,292 votes, which places it #47 of 70 films released in 1989 in this index (top 34%) and #1003 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Black Rain?
Black Rain was directed by Ridley Scott. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gladiator (2000), Alien (1979), Blade Runner (1982).
Who stars in Black Rain?
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.
What is Black Rain rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Black Rain?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6834.