Alive or Preferably Dead (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1969, Alive or Preferably Dead is an action, comedy and western film directed by Duccio Tessari, running about 97 minutes. “Booze, Banks & Broads! They Had Their Hands in Everything!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two brothers, Monty and Ted, will inherit $300,000 if they manage to live together for six months.
Who’s in it. Alive or Preferably Dead stars Giuliano Gemma as Monty Mulligan, Nino Benvenuti as Ted Mulligan, Sydne Rome as Rossella Scott and Julio Peña as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Alive or Preferably Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alive or Preferably Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alive or Preferably Dead tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alive or Preferably Dead (1969)?
- In US, Alive or Preferably Dead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alive or Preferably Dead worth watching?
- Alive or Preferably Dead holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alive or Preferably Dead?
- Alive or Preferably Dead stars Giuliano Gemma, Nino Benvenuti, Sydne Rome, Julio Peña and Antonio Casas.
- When was Alive or Preferably Dead released?
- Alive or Preferably Dead was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.