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Dead or Alive

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The Texas Rangers (Dave O'Brien, Tex Ritter, Guy Wilkerson) infiltrate and bust an outlaw gang.

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Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Takashi Miike directs a Yakuza film that is chiefly characterized by the presence of many anti-heroes and the permeating immorality that rules the Japanese "underworld." Dec 1, 2019 Full Review Ed Travis Cinapse Dead Or Alive lives and dies by its opening and closing sequences. Nov 13, 2018 Full Review Harris Dang easternKicks.com If one were to describe Dead or Alive in singular words, it would be as it goes: Gonzo. Unforgettable. Crazy. Silly. Bizarre. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 31, 2018 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand The furious opening montage could be a film all its own: mob hits, heists, strip shows, sodomy assassination, and the gut-busting murder of a noodle-gobbling thug who spills his fresh meal on the floor with a disgusting splat... Oct 6, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This 1944 sagebrush tale from singin' cowboy Tex Ritter offers a standard storyline, coupled with a few of Ritter's signature western ditties. Dave O'Brien goes undercover to work himself into a local gang, but eventually both he and Tex end up in hot water ! Tex Ritter's films were always predictable in my opinion, but were adequate as films of the singing cowboy genre. This one was a pleasant diversion, offering his fans the matinée thrills and western tunes which they had come to expect. Dave O'Brien was especially good in this film. He was a good performer, who never quite reached the stardom he deserved. This film is worth a look, especially to catch his fine performance. Enjoy ! Yes, I recommend it. James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas. 12/17/2022 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/19/22 Full Review Audience Member Japanese YAKUZA,ROCK'N ROLL,DRUG,MARDER,???CRAZY MOVIE. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member The best out of all three movies, good pace and a nice sidestory in it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The Texas Rangers (Dave O'Brien, Tex Ritter, Guy Wilkerson) infiltrate and bust an outlaw gang.
Director
Elmer Clifton
Producer
Arthur Alexander
Production Co
Alexander-Stern Productions
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 9, 1944, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 30, 2020
Runtime
56m