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A collision of East and West. A conspiracy of seduction and murder. A battle between tradition and power. Business is war.
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When a prostitute is found dead in a Los Angeles skyscraper occupied by a large Japanese corporation, detectives John Connor and Web Smith are called in to investigate. Although Connor has previous experience working in Japan, cultural differences make their progress difficult until a security disc showing the murder turns up. Close scrutiny proves the disc has been doctored, and the detectives realize they're dealing with a cover-up as well.
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Directed by: Philip Kaufman, Michael Chapman, Matthew Carlisle
Produced by: Peter Kaufman, Sean Connery, Ian Bryce
Composed by: Toru Takemitsu
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