This 35mm film trailer has been given to me by a contributor and transferred to digital using the Gugusse Roller with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096933/ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1002512-black_rain 54% - 55% Thanks to Eric Anderson for sending me this roll! The Gugusse Roller is a DIY project consisting mainly of 3D Printed parts, a Raspberry Pi, a small arduino, 3 stepper motors, a few rods, a good quantity of small bearings and a lot of bolts and nuts. Build your own Gugusse Roller, visit www.deniscarl.com and/or www.facebook.com/Gugusse-Roller-2216783521714775, no registration, no fees, no fuss. *Synopsis by ChatGPT:* "Black Rain" (1989) is an action-packed crime thriller directed by Ridley Scott, featuring Michael Douglas as Nick Conklin, a rough-edged NYPD detective, and Andy Garcia as his more by-the-book partner, Charlie Vincent. When they capture a Yakuza member named Sato (Yusaku Matsuda), they are tasked with escorting him back to Japan. However, things go awry when Sato escapes shortly after they land, pulling Conklin and Vincent into the dark underbelly of Osaka's organized crime world. Set against the neon-lit landscape of Osaka, the American detectives find themselves fish out of water, clashing with local police procedures and struggling with cultural differences. They are aided by an Osaka detective named Masahiro Matsumoto (Ken Takakura), who becomes an unlikely ally in their quest to recapture Sato. The film explores themes of honor, loyalty, and corruption, contrasting the American and Japanese approaches to law enforcement and criminality. Michael Douglas delivers a compelling performance, bringing depth to a character struggling with his own moral compass. Andy Garcia offers a solid counterpart, and the duo's chemistry adds nuance to the high-stakes narrative. Yusaku Matsuda, in his final film role before his untimely death, portrays Sato with a menacing allure that adds complexity to the traditional villain archetype. Ken Takakura's portrayal of the stern but honorable Masahiro offers a fascinating counterpoint to Douglas's maverick cop. Director Ridley Scott showcases his knack for creating atmospheric settings, and the film benefits from Jan de Bont's cinematography, which captures the grit and glamor of Osaka's criminal underworld. Hans Zimmer's electronic-infused score adds tension and texture to the action sequences, which are well-executed but sometimes veer into the realm of '80s excess. While "Black Rain" doesn't quite reach the cinematic heights of Ridley Scott’s earlier works like "Alien" or "Blade Runner," it offers a gripping, if somewhat formulaic, crime story with solid performances and visually arresting set pieces. The film has its share of flaws, including some stereotypical portrayals and a predictable plot, but its energetic pace and the compelling dynamic between Douglas and Takakura make it a worthwhile watch for fans of action thrillers and crime dramas.