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Dead or Alive (1999)

"A daring exercise in ultra-violent extremes."

6.419991h 45mJA
ActionThrillerCrime

Directed by Takashi Miike

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

1h 45m

Language

JA

Release

November 27, 1999

Director

Takashi Miike

Official Trailer

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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.

Cast

Riki Takeuchi

Riki Takeuchi

Ryuuichi

Show Aikawa

Show Aikawa

Det. Jojima

Renji Ishibashi

Renji Ishibashi

Aoki

Shingo Tsurumi

Shingo Tsurumi

Chen

Ren Osugi

Ren Osugi

Yan

Kaoru Sugita

Kaoru Sugita

Mrs. Jojima

Dankan

Dankan

Tanaka

Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi

Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi

Hoshiyama

Hitoshi Ozawa

Hitoshi Ozawa

Seiji Satake

Mizuho Koga

Mizuho Koga

Mariko

Michisuke Kashiwaya

Michisuke Kashiwaya

Toji

Kyosuke Yabe

Kyosuke Yabe

Hitoshi Matsushima

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Dead or Alive (1999), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Dead or Alive. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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