Dead or Alive 2: Birds

Dead or Alive 2: Birds

2000 · 97 min · ★ 6.8 · Crime, Drama, Comedy

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.

Directed by Takashi Miike · Written by Masaru Nakamura

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