Dead or Alive(1999)
DEAD OR ALIVE 犯罪者
A daring exercise in ultra-violent extremes.
Dead or Alive Synopsis
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.
Dead or Alive (1999) is a action, thriller and crime film directed by Takashi Miike, released on November 27, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Riki Takeuchi, Show Aikawa, Renji Ishibashi and Shingo Tsurumi. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 181 ratings.
- Director:
- Takashi Miike
- Writers:
- Toshiki Kimura
- Producers:
- Mitsuru Kurosawa, Tsutomu Tsuchikawa, Makoto Okada
- Cinematographer:
- Hideo Yamamoto
- Composer:
- Koji Endo
- Production:
- Toei Video Company
- Budget:
- $4,615
- Status:
- Released
Dead or Alive (1999) Trailer
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Dead Or Alive (1999) - US Trailer
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Dead or Alive Cast & Crew
Main 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
Mizuho Koga
as Mariko
- Michisuke Kashiwaya
Michisuke Kashiwaya
as Toji
Kyosuke Yabe
as Hitoshi Matsushima
Key crew
Directed by Takashi Miike, written by Toshiki Kimura, produced by Mitsuru Kurosawa, Tsutomu Tsuchikawa and Makoto Okada.
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Dead or Alive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 181 ratings.
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Dead or Alive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dead or Alive online?
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Dead or Alive (1999) is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dead or Alive?
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The main cast of Dead or Alive (1999) includes Riki Takeuchi, Show Aikawa, Renji Ishibashi, Shingo Tsurumi and Ren Osugi. The film was directed by Takashi Miike. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dead or Alive released?
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Dead or Alive was released on November 27, 1999 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Dead or Alive worth watching?
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Dead or Alive (1999) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 181 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dead or Alive?
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