Dead or Alive (1999)

A daring exercise in ultra-violent extremes.

Dead or Alive (1999) poster

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.

Director: Takashi Miike
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Koji Endo
Cinematography: Hideo Yamamoto
Editing: Yasushi Shimamura
Production: Toei Video Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語, 普通话
Budget: $4,615
Original Language: ja

Themes

Gripping Violent Crime

Keywords

japan, undercover agent, gangster, yakuza, viertel, police officer, hoodlum

Trailer

Dead or Alive Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dead or Alive 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 directed Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive was directed by Takashi Miike.
Who stars in Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive stars Riki Takeuchi, Show Aikawa, Renji Ishibashi, Shingo Tsurumi, Ren Osugi, Kaoru Sugita.
How long is Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive is a Action, Thriller, Crime film.
What is the budget of Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive had a budget of $4,615.
Where was Dead or Alive produced?
Dead or Alive was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Dead or Alive?
The themes of Dead or Alive include: Gripping Violent Crime.