What is Dead or Alive?
Dead or Alive is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Release date
- Nov 27, 1999
- Genres
- Action, Thriller, Crime
- Updated
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Dead or Alive is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A Triad gang and a detective clash for control in a crime-ridden Shinjuku quarter.”
- features action elements
- fast-paced crime thriller
- contains ultra-violent content
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime thrillers involving rival gangs and detectives.
The film is an exercise in ultra-violent extremes.
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When was Dead or Alive released?
The film was released in 1999.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film is categorized as action, thriller, and crime.
Who is Ryūichi?
Ryūichi is the leader of a small gang of Triad vying for control of the underworld.
What is Detective Jojima trying to do?
Detective Jojima tries to bring down the underworld control efforts in Shinjuku.
Where is the film set?
The film is set in a crime-ridden Shinjuku quarter.