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Dead or Alive

1h 45m1999Takashi Miike
IMDb 6.7 · Metacritic 49
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"A daring exercise in ultra-violent extremes."

Ryūichi and his small gang of Triad vie for control of the Japanese underworld in a crime-ridden Shinjuku quarter while Detective Jojima tries to bring it down.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dead or Alive (1999) about?

Ryūichi and his small gang of Triad vie for control of the Japanese underworld in a crime-ridden Shinjuku quarter while Detective Jojima tries to bring it down.

Who stars in Dead or Alive?

Dead or Alive stars Riki Takeuchi (Ryuuichi), Show Aikawa (Det. Jojima), Renji Ishibashi (Aoki), Shingo Tsurumi (Chen), Ren Osugi (Yan). The film was directed by Takashi Miike.

How long is Dead or Alive?

Dead or Alive has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999.

Is Dead or Alive worth watching?

Dead or Alive holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Action, Thriller, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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