Dead or Alive(1999)
“A daring exercise in ultra-violent extremes.”
Overview
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
Studio
Toei Video Company
Budget
$5K
Cast
Riki Takeuchi
as Ryuuichi
Show Aikawa
as Det. Jojima
Renji Ishibashi
as Aoki
Shingo Tsurumi
as Chen
Ren Osugi
as Yan
Kaoru Sugita
as Mrs. Jojima
Dankan
as Tanaka
Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
as Hoshiyama
Hitoshi Ozawa
as Seiji Satake
Mizuho Koga
as Mariko
Michisuke Kashiwaya
as Toji
Kyosuke Yabe
as Hitoshi Matsushima
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$5K
Production Companies
Toei Video Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dead or Alive?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dead or Alive (1999).
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 and released in 1999. It is a action, thriller, crime film.
How long is Dead or Alive?▼
Dead or Alive has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Dead or Alive?▼
The cast of Dead or Alive includes Riki Takeuchi as Ryuuichi, Show Aikawa as Det. Jojima, Renji Ishibashi as Aoki, Shingo Tsurumi as Chen, Ren Osugi as Yan and more.
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