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Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia in... Ridley Scott's...

Black Rain

( Catalog Number LV322202L )
(2.40:1) (3 Sides) (CLV) (CC) (NTSC)

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One of the Best Versions on LaserDisc
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Black Rain
1989 - 125 min. - Color
Genre: Thriller
Rated R
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
Director Ridley Scott's international crime thriller stars Michael Douglas as Mike Conklin, a New York detective under investigation for corruption. When yakuza hit man Sato (Yusaku Matsuda) kills two American mobsters in New York, he's extradited to Osaka to face trial, with Conklin and Charlie Vincent (Andy Garcia) as his escorts. Mistakenly turning over their prisoner to yakuza disguised as police, Conklin and Vincent realize, after running down some blind alleys, that they have no chance of finding Sato in the unfamiliar city and enlist the services of Japanese desk cop Masahiro "Mas" Masumoto (Ken Takakura). While relaxing with Mas at a karaoke bar, the cops also get information on the world of the yakuza from Joyce Kinglsey (Kate Capshaw), a high-class bargirl. As they continue the search for Sato, the scrupulous, methodical, and civilized style of Japanese police work rubs the improvisational, rule-breaking Americans the wrong way. But when Vincent is murdered, Mas and Conklin realize that success will come only through a blending of investigative and cultural styles. The almost impenetrably sooty, neon-saturated city of Osaka is superbly photographed by future director Jan de Bont.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
Under scrutiny by his superiors for allegedly dipping into confiscated drug money, New York vice cop Michael Douglas can expect no sympathy from his ex-wife, who is gouging him for alimony. Douglas gets a chance to redeem himself when he is assigned to escort Japanese mob boss Yusaku Matsuda back to his own country to stand trial. Upon arriving in Osaka, Douglas and his partner Andy Garcia are tricked into releasing their prisoner. Now on the outs with both the American and Japanese police authorities, Douglas is forced to deal with the Yakuza-the Japanese equivalent of the Mafia-to retrieve the elusive Matsuda. --- Hal Erickson

Much like 1993's Rising Sun would do four years later, this engrossing but ultimately unsatisfying American thriller peers deeply into Japanese culture and customs, finding that nation's increasing world influence menacing. The visual stylization of director Ridley Scott is reliably breathtaking, and stars Michael Douglas and Ken Takakura are excellent as world-weary soldiers in the war on crime, with able support from Andy Garcia as the former's partner. Only the script poses problems here, but they are rather significant ones. Kate Capshaw turns up a few too many times in the role of a savvy bartender from the West, who's so knowledgeable about Japan she probably ought to get a book deal. Her exposition-required existence is far too obvious and creates an aura of incompetence around the Douglas character, who ought to be able to turn up some information on his own, being a detective. Then there are the repeated chase scenes, that, while excitingly realized by the production team, pile up one after another until one longs for a lengthy, talky, dialogue exchange. The Japanese cast is also superb, bringing subtle, three-dimensional shadings to their roles, particularly Takakura, but it's difficult to escape the sense of threat that permeates the film, its reactionary vibe to modern sociopolitical forces coming off as cinematic Ludditism. Black Rain is a seductive and fascinating film at its best, a clich-ridden, but exquisitely filmed and faintly jingoistic crime drama at its worst. --- Karl Williams

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Cast for Black Rain

Rosanna Arquette
Jason Robards
Tom Hulce
Mark Joy
Ron Rosenthal

Crew for Black Rain

Ridley Scott - Director
Craig Bolotin,  Warren Lewis - Screenwriter
Hans Zimmer - Composer

Feature Details

Title: Black Rain
Feature Release Date: 1989
Genre: Thriller
Rating: R
Color: Color
Runtime: 125 Minutes
Picture: Letterboxed
Ratio: 2.40:1
Playback Format: CLV

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Technical Details

Catalog Number: LV322202L
UPC: 013023241718
ISBN: 0-7921-1601-1
Manufacturer: Pioneer USA
Publisher: Paramount Home Video

Diameter: 12"
Sides: 3
Cover: Gatefold Jacket
Closed Caption: English
Spoken Language: English
Country: USA
Video Format: NTSC

Model: LV322202L
Shipping Weight: 2 lbs
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Rare Dolby Surround Sound, Widescreen, LaserDisc Movie

Near-Mint LaserDiscs and Gatefold Jacket with shelf and edge-wear

Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia in... Ridley Scott's...

Black Rain

( Catalog Number LV322202L )
(2.40:1) (3 Sides) (CLV) (CC) (NTSC)

LaserDisc Special Features

One of the Best Versions on LaserDisc
LaserDisc

Black Rain
1989 - 125 min. - Color
Genre: Thriller
Rated R
Country: USA

LaserDisc Movie Storyline:
Director Ridley Scott's international crime thriller stars Michael Douglas as Mike Conklin, a New York detective under investigation for corruption. When yakuza hit man Sato (Yusaku Matsuda) kills two American mobsters in New York, he's extradited to Osaka to face trial, with Conklin and Charlie Vincent (Andy Garcia) as his escorts. Mistakenly turning over their prisoner to yakuza disguised as police, Conklin and Vincent realize, after running down some blind alleys, that they have no chance of finding Sato in the unfamiliar city and enlist the services of Japanese desk cop Masahiro "Mas" Masumoto (Ken Takakura). While relaxing with Mas at a karaoke bar, the cops also get information on the world of the yakuza from Joyce Kinglsey (Kate Capshaw), a high-class bargirl. As they continue the search for Sato, the scrupulous, methodical, and civilized style of Japanese police work rubs the improvisational, rule-breaking Americans the wrong way. But when Vincent is murdered, Mas and Conklin realize that success will come only through a blending of investigative and cultural styles. The almost impenetrably sooty, neon-saturated city of Osaka is superbly photographed by future director Jan de Bont.

LaserDisc Movie Review:
Under scrutiny by his superiors for allegedly dipping into confiscated drug money, New York vice cop Michael Douglas can expect no sympathy from his ex-wife, who is gouging him for alimony. Douglas gets a chance to redeem himself when he is assigned to escort Japanese mob boss Yusaku Matsuda back to his own country to stand trial. Upon arriving in Osaka, Douglas and his partner Andy Garcia are tricked into releasing their prisoner. Now on the outs with both the American and Japanese police authorities, Douglas is forced to deal with the Yakuza-the Japanese equivalent of the Mafia-to retrieve the elusive Matsuda. --- Hal Erickson

Much like 1993's Rising Sun would do four years later, this engrossing but ultimately unsatisfying American thriller peers deeply into Japanese culture and customs, finding that nation's increasing world influence menacing. The visual stylization of director Ridley Scott is reliably breathtaking, and stars Michael Douglas and Ken Takakura are excellent as world-weary soldiers in the war on crime, with able support from Andy Garcia as the former's partner. Only the script poses problems here, but they are rather significant ones. Kate Capshaw turns up a few too many times in the role of a savvy bartender from the West, who's so knowledgeable about Japan she probably ought to get a book deal. Her exposition-required existence is far too obvious and creates an aura of incompetence around the Douglas character, who ought to be able to turn up some information on his own, being a detective. Then there are the repeated chase scenes, that, while excitingly realized by the production team, pile up one after another until one longs for a lengthy, talky, dialogue exchange. The Japanese cast is also superb, bringing subtle, three-dimensional shadings to their roles, particularly Takakura, but it's difficult to escape the sense of threat that permeates the film, its reactionary vibe to modern sociopolitical forces coming off as cinematic Ludditism. Black Rain is a seductive and fascinating film at its best, a clich-ridden, but exquisitely filmed and faintly jingoistic crime drama at its worst. --- Karl Williams

Thanks for Visiting DaDon's !

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Cast for Black Rain

Rosanna Arquette
Jason Robards
Tom Hulce
Mark Joy
Ron Rosenthal

Crew for Black Rain

Ridley Scott - Director
Craig Bolotin,  Warren Lewis - Screenwriter
Hans Zimmer - Composer

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