Michael Crichton, author of the book and co-author of the screenplay, wrote the part of Connor with Sean Connery in mind. The novel had a more overtly anti-Japanese slant, but this was toned down in part due to the studio's corporate ties to Japan. The Sempai/Kohai relationship is touched upon during the movie, however there were a couple of problems. In Japan, "Sempai" is often used as an address and as a show of respect to one's superior. "Kohai", on the other hand, can ...[Read Story ]