Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive
Synopsis
A man is hired by a group of people he believes to be gangsters to escort a briefcase from America to Hong Kong. When he arrives, however, his contact is nowhere to be found. With no further instructions, he decides to take in the sights of Hong Kong, which consist of him taking part in a great deal of blood, sex and general weirdness, all while wearing a briefcase handcuffed to his arm.
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Victor Wong
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Narrator
Gary Kong
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Kai-Bong Chau
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 19, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wayne Wang
- Screenplay & Story
- Amir Mokri, Spencer Nakasako, Wayne Wang, John Chan Koon-Chung
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Forever Profit Investment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wayne Wang
Amir Mokri, Spencer Nakasako, Wayne Wang, John Chan Koon-Chung
Mark Adler
Amir Mokri
Sandy Nervig
John Chan Koon-Chung, Wayne Wang, Winnie Mokri
Department Leadership Roster
Wayne Wang
Director
Amir Mokri
Director of Photography
Spencer Nakasako
Writer
Mark Adler
Original Music Composer
Winnie Mokri
Producer
Sandy Nervig
Editor
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What is Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive about?
A man is hired by a group of people he believes to be gangsters to escort a briefcase from America to Hong Kong. When he arrives, however, his contact is nowhere to be found. With no further instructions, he decides to take in the sights of Hong Kong, which consist of him taking part in a great deal of blood, sex and general weirdness, all while wearing a briefcase handcuffed to his arm.
Who directed Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive?
Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive was directed by Wayne Wang.
Who stars in Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive?
The principal cast of Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive includes Victor Wong, Lo Lieh, Lo Wei, Spencer Nakasako, Cora Miao.
When was Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive released and how long is it?
Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive was composed by Mark Adler.