Black Rain, a crime thriller directed by Ridley Scott and featuring Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia and Ken Takakura, will air on Arte on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 8:55 p.m. The film will also be available on Arte.tv starting September 21.
Released in 1989, Black Rain follows two New York cops, Nick Conklin and Charlie Vincent, who are tasked with escorting a Yakuza suspect to Japan after a double murder. The prisoner escapes the moment they land in Osaka, forcing the two officers to team up with the local police.
The case centers on the clash between Nick Conklin, a hot-headed cop played by Michael Douglas, and Masahiro Matsumoto, a meticulous Japanese inspector portrayed by Ken Takakura. Andy Garcia plays Charlie Vincent, while Yūsaku Matsuda embodies the wanted criminal.
Following Alien, Blade Runner, and Legend, Ridley Scott sets this noir police story between New York and Osaka. The film also stars Kate Capshaw and Tomisaburō Wakayama, with a score by Hans Zimmer.
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