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Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)

Directed by Lam Nai-Choi

Action | Science Fiction

Most recently watched by sensoria, noahphex

Overview

In 2001, where all correctional facilities have been privatized, martial artist Ricky finds himself victim to the corrupt system, found “guilty” of the manslaughter of an infamous crime boss.

Rated R | Length 92 minutes

Actors

Fan Siu-Wong | Fan Mei-Sheng | He Jie | Gloria Yip | Yukari Ôshima | Frankie Chin | Kôichi Sugisaki | Wong Kwai-Hung | Tetsurō Tamba | Chang Gan-Wing | Power Chan | Wong Kwok-Leung | Wong Chi-Keung | Philip Kwok Chun-Fung | Lam Kai-Wing | Chan Ging | Bill Lung Biu | Lam Suet | Chiu Chi-Shing | Kong Long | Jackson Ha Chak-San

Viewing History (seen 4 times)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
01/08/2022Home TheaterBlu-rayBorrowed8 stars
09/07/2020TVBlu-rayOwned8 stars
04/13/2013Movie ScreenFilmTheater8 stars
08/28/2004TVDVDBorrowed8 stars
 

Viewing Notes

While viewing this I was thinking about the first time I saw it… at a movie night at Ron’s (I believe it was pAT that brought the dvd). Then coincidentally I get a Twitter notification from Ron about our movie nights back in the day. So weird but perfect timing.

This movie is still so bonkers and I forget how bonkers each time I see it. I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve seen it with its original Cantonese + English subs. Such a delightful movie that still makes my cringe in a few spots. I love that Oshima was cast as one of the four prison bosses.

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