Cast and Crew of Black Rain

Black Rain

"Black Rain" follows two New York City cops, Nick Conklin (Michael Douglas) and Charlie Vincent (Andy García), who become entangled in a gang war involving the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. After arresting a Yakuza member, they are tasked with escorting him back to Japan, where he subsequently escapes. Their pursuit drags them deeper into the Japan underworld, challenging them to adapt to the local customs and criminal codes to survive and succeed.\n\nTrivia: 1) The film was praised for its authentic depiction of Japanese culture and Yakuza traditions, partly due to director Ridley Scott's commitment to on-location shooting in Osaka and Kyoto. 2) Michael Douglas reportedly learned some Japanese phrases to enhance his character's credibility, emphasizing the film’s dedication to realism. 3) The iconic motorcycle chase scene was one of the most complicated sequences shot at the time, involving intricate coordination and stunt work that added a dynamic edge to the film's action.

Main Cast of Black Rain

Michael Douglas as Nick Conklin

Michael Douglas

Nick Conklin
Andy García as Charlie Vincent

Andy García

Charlie Vincent
Ken Takakura as Masahiro

Ken Takakura

Masahiro
Kate Capshaw as Joyce

Kate Capshaw

Joyce
Yūsaku Matsuda as Sato

Yūsaku Matsuda

Sato
Shigeru Kôyama as Ohashi

Shigeru Kôyama

Ohashi

Crew of Black Rain

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