Action Thriller Crime Dead or Alive Collection

Dead or Alive

Name: Dead or Alive
Director: Takashi Miike
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1999-01-01
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Riki Takeuchi, Show Aikawa, Renji Ishibashi, Shingo Tsurumi, Ren Osugi

1999Dir. Takashi Miike1h 45m

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Runtime1h 45m

Released1999

Budget$5K

DirectorTakashi Miike

About This Movie

Dead or Alive is a wild ride through the underbelly of Shinjuku, where Miike's unfiltered vision really shines. The film's got an almost chaotic energy, blending brutal violence with surreal moments that keep you guessing. The pacing is relentless; you're never quite sure what's coming next, which adds to the tension. Performances, particularly from Riki Takeuchi as Ryūichi, are raw and intense, embodying the grit of the criminal world. The practical effects are striking, not shying away from the gruesome reality of their lives. There's a certain audacity in Miike's direction that challenges conventional storytelling, making it a distinct piece in the crime thriller genre that you won’t easily forget.

Released in 1999, part of Miike's early works.Notable for its extreme violence and surreal storytelling.Screened in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.Available on various home media formats, including DVD and Blu-ray.