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DOA: Dead or Alive (2006)

โ€œThey're the ultimate fighters. They've got the looks. They've got the moves, and the men fall at their feet.โ€

5.3/10 ยท 952 votes 1h 27m pg-13 ActionAdventureThriller

#199 of 217 films from 2006 #2073 of 2168 in action

Directed by Corey Yuen ยท Written by J.F. Lawton, Adam Gross, Seth Gross

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Overview

Four beautiful rivals at an invitation-only martial-arts tournament join forces against a sinister threat. Princess Kasumi is an aristocratic warrior trained by martial-arts masters. Tina Armstrong is a wrestling superstar. Helena Douglas is an athlete with a tragic past. Christie Allen earns her keep as a thief and an assassin-for-hire.

Cast

Jaime Presslyas Tina Armstrong
Devon Aokias Kasumi
Holly Valanceas Christie Allen
Sarah Carteras Helena Douglas
Natassia Maltheas Ayane
Kane Kosugias Ryu Hayabusa
Eric Robertsas Donovan
Steve Howeyas Weatherby
Brian J. Whiteas Zack
Matthew Marsdenas Max
Kevin Nashas Bass Armstrong
Collin Chouas Hayate
Derek Boyeras Bayman
Silvio Simacas Leon

Facts

Release dateSeptember 7, 2006
Runtime87 min (1h 27m) โ€” shorter as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$21,000,000
Box office$7,600,000 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0398913

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Questions

How long is DOA: Dead or Alive?
DOA: Dead or Alive runs 87 minutes (1h 27m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is DOA: Dead or Alive worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.3/10 across 952 votes, which places it #199 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 9%) and #2073 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed DOA: Dead or Alive?
DOA: Dead or Alive was directed by Corey Yuen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Transporter (2002), No Retreat, No Surrender (1986).
Who stars in DOA: Dead or Alive?
Jaime Pressly as Tina Armstrong; Devon Aoki as Kasumi; Holly Valance as Christie Allen; Sarah Carter as Helena Douglas; Natassia Malthe as Ayane; Kane Kosugi as Ryu Hayabusa.
What is DOA: Dead or Alive rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for DOA: Dead or Alive?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/22737.

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