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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: PARAMOUNT PICTURES
EAN: 0097360430240
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 10, 2006
Running Time: 125 minutes
Sales Rank: 13029
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: September 22, 1989
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Scott's overblown relentlessly grim and humorless police thriller set in modern-day Tokyo is a routine action film under the guise of an examination of a Japanese and American culture clash in police techniques. Douglas stars as a tough world-weary cop (is there any other kind?) who is assigned with partner Garcia to escort a New York-based hit man for the Japanese mob back to Japan. When the assassin escapes Douglas tears apart the city of Tokyo looking for him coming into conflict with the local police force and the mob. System Requirements:Run Time: 125 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: R UPC: 097360430240 Manufacturer No: 043024
Amazon.com essential video:
A guilty pleasure if ever there was one, Black Rain is a ridiculously entertaining thriller by Ridley Scott (Alien), starring Michael Douglas as a tough New York cop who--along with his partner (Andy Garcia)--goes to Japan to deliver a local mobster. When the latter escapes, Douglas's brand of gonzo crime fighting rubs his Japanese hosts the wrong way. Slick, mechanistic, and absurd, the film is all surface action and attitude (not to mention Scott's incredibly busy, trademark art direction); and one can get lost in the sheer indulgence of it. However, if you can buy Douglas as an iconoclastic lawman, you can buy anything else here, including the notion of Kate Capshaw as a blonde escort highly desired by Japanese businessmen. --Tom Keogh
Amazon.com:
A guilty pleasure if ever there was one, Black Rain is a ridiculously entertaining thriller by Ridley Scott (Alien), starring Michael Douglas as a tough New York cop who--along with his partner (Andy Garcia)--goes to Japan to deliver a local mobster. When the latter escapes, Douglas's brand of gonzo crime fighting rubs his Japanese hosts the wrong way. Slick, mechanistic, and absurd, the film is all surface action and attitude (not to mention Scott's incredibly busy, trademark art direction); and one can get lost in the sheer indulgence of it. However, if you can buy Douglas as an iconoclastic lawman, you can buy anything else here, including the notion of Kate Capshaw as a blonde escort highly desired by Japanese businessmen. --Tom Keogh
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - I love it!
My favorite character is the villian (Yusaku Matsuda). His life story is very interesting. He did a great job in this film. It doesn't hurt that he is very attractive. A real bad boy!
Rating: - Holds up over the years
I remember going to see this film in the theater.
I think it holds up over the years.
Great to look at, well acted.
1 thing I have NEVER liked about it is the Andy Garcia death scene. Just to look at, not realistic. For film only.
And, what started this story. IF Michael & Anthony were in this restaurant WHY DID THEY NOT STOP THE KILLINGS BEFORE THEY HAPPENED? They were police & had guns.
Still can't figure out little scene ... Read More
Rating: - Great Old Movie
A very different story but very good, I particularly liked the sound track on the HD DVD, can be purchased for as little as $9.99 new, well worth it
Rating: - What A Good Movie
Skip the details. The movie is excellent entertainment and looks stunning. That's all you need to know.
Rating: - I LIKE THIS FLICK
I'm a Michael Douglas fan and have spent quite some time in Japan. This movie has a lot of action to hold your interest, represents the Japan atmosphere well and has a great sound track and music. What more can you ask for?
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