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1989 · 125 min · R

Black Rain

Directed by Ridley Scott · Drama, Action, Thriller

Black Rain (1989) is a Drama film, directed by Ridley Scott set in Osaka and New York City during the 1980s. It runs 125 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a tense tone. Themes of revenge and redemption run throughout.

Composer
Hans Zimmer
Cinematography
Jan de Bont
Cast
Michael DouglasAndy GarciaKen TakakuraKate CapshawYūsaku MatsudaShigeru KōyamaJohn SpencerYuya Uchida

The world of this film

Setting

Where
OsakaNew York City
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
RevengeRedemption
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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