RISING SUN (1993) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Sean Connery
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
RISING SUN (1993) Original Australian Daybill Movie Poster starring Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes and Harvey Keitel, directed by Philip Kaufman is in Very Fine+ condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition:...
RISING SUN (1993) Original Australian Daybill Movie Poster starring Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes and Harvey Keitel, directed by Philip Kaufman is in Very Fine+ condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Australian Daybill Movie Poster is in Very Fine+ condition, with 2 Daybill folds presents but have been flattened out due to the poster being stored rolled. As this poster is currently stored rolled it will be carefully packed and shipped in a cylinder. This is an authentic original 1993 Australian daybill, not a reproduction, making it a desirable piece for collectors of Sean Connery movie posters and 1990s crime thrillers. Australian daybills are known for their tall, striking format, designed to maximise visual impact in cinema foyers. While the poster artist is uncredited, the design strongly reflects the early 1990s studio marketing style, combining bold typography with dramatic character imagery to emphasise tension, mystery and international intrigue.
Movie Synopsis
Rising Sun (1993) is a stylish crime thriller that delves into cultural conflict, corporate power and moral ambiguity in modern America. Directed by Philip Kaufman and based on the best-selling novel by Michael Crichton, the film is set in Los Angeles against the backdrop of rising Japanese corporate influence during the late 20th century.
The story begins with the murder of a young woman during a high-profile party at the Japanese-owned Nakamoto Corporation. Veteran police officer Captain John Connor played by Sean Connery, an expert on Japanese culture, is paired with ambitious detective Lieutenant Web Smith played by Wesley Snipes. As they investigate the crime, they quickly realise that powerful business interests are working hard to conceal the truth. What initially appears to be a straightforward murder soon becomes a complex web of political pressure, corporate cover-ups and cultural misunderstandings.
Sean Connery delivers a commanding performance as the seasoned investigator whose past experiences in post-war Japan give him insight others lack. Wesley Snipes provides a strong counterbalance as the younger detective, torn between following procedure and uncovering the truth. The supporting cast includes Harvey Keitel as a ruthless corporate fixer, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as a calculating executive, and Tia Carrere in a pivotal role that adds emotional depth and intrigue.
The screenplay, co-written by Michael Crichton and Philip Kaufman, explores themes of honour, technology, surveillance and the clash between Western law enforcement and Japanese corporate ethics. Notably, the film makes early use of digital video manipulation as a plot device, reflecting growing 1990s anxieties about technology and truth. While controversial upon release for its portrayal of Japanese business culture, Rising Sun remains a fascinating time capsule of its era and a gripping neo-noir thriller.
Today, the film is appreciated for its performances, intelligent pacing and Connery’s authoritative screen presence. This original movie poster captures the suspense and prestige of the production, making it an excellent collectible for fans of crime thrillers, Michael Crichton adaptations, and classic 1990s cinema.
To find out more about Rising Sun (1993) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.