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ルパン三世 DEAD OR ALIVE

  • Animation
  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Crime
Confirmed1996-04-206.66.8Trakt

When Lupin heads to the kingdom of Zufu to pilfer its treasure, he incurs the wrath of its psychotic ruler General Headhunter, who places a dead-or-alive bounty on his head.

Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive is a 1996 animated action-comedy film following master thief Lupin III as he attempts to steal treasure from the kingdom of Zufu, only to face off against its ruthless ruler General Headhunter who puts a bounty on his head. This film combines the franchise's signature heist thrills with dramatic and comedic elements.

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Available in: Italy · Japan

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
1996-04-20

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Directors
Kazuhiko Kato
Kazuhiko Kato
Hiroyuki Yano
Hiroyuki Yano

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When was Lupin the Third: Dead or Alive released?

The film was released on April 20, 1996.

What is the movie about?

Lupin III travels to the kingdom of Zufu to steal its treasure, but the country's tyrannical ruler General Headhunter places a dead-or-alive bounty on the thief's head in retaliation.

What genres does this film blend?

Dead or Alive combines animation, action, comedy, drama, and crime elements typical of the Lupin the Third franchise.

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