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Release Year1987
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorGreg Gold
WritersGiovanna Nigro-Chacon, John Alan Schwartz
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHouse of the Rising Sun
About House of the Rising Sun
Set in the 1930s, this murder mystery stars Jamie Barrett as a cub reporter who poses as a hooker to get the dirt on a shady pimp.
Directed by Greg Gold, House of the Rising Sun leans on a strong ensemble — Frank Annese, Jamie Barrett, Tawny Moyer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1987.
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