Dead or Alive 2: Birds

Dead or Alive 2: Birds

2000 · 97 min · JA · 6.8 (109 votes)
Dir. Takashi Miike · Starring Show Aikawa, Riki Takeuchi, Noriko Aota, Edison Chen, Kenichi Endo, Hiroko Isayama · Music Chu Ishikawa · Dead or Alive Collection
CrimeDramaComedy

Two contract killers cross paths in the middle of the same job and realize they are childhood friends. Together they take a break from killing and visit the small island they once called home. After reflecting on their past lives they decided to team up and use their talents in killing for good... much to the upset of the crime syndicates.

VIBE

A hyper-violent, darkly comedic ride through yakuza underworld. It's a brutal, yet strangely heartfelt, exploration of friendship and revenge, punctuated by outrageous gore and unforgettable action sequences. Prepare for a wild, bloody, and surprisingly funny experience.

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