Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

1991 1h 33m CN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 390

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Louis Fan Siu-Wong
Ricky
Fan Mei-Sheng
Assistant Warden
William Ho
Warden Sugiyama
Gloria Yip Wan-Yee
Keiko
Yukari Ôshima
Huang Chung / West Block
Frankie Chan Chi-Leung
Hai / North Block
Kôichi Sugisaki
Tarzan San Tai / East Block
Wong Kwai-Hung
Blondie Shiraga / South Block

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lam Ngai Kai
Writers: Lam Ngai Kai
Languages: Cantonese
Countries: Hong Kong

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ERA

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35 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lam Ngai Kai, shot by Mak Hoi-Man. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Philip Chan Fei-Lit. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Chuen Dak Geung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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AWARDS

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Louis Fan Siu-Wong and Fan Mei-Sheng and William Ho carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0102293 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Lam Ngai Kai directs. Mak Hoi-Man behind the camera. Philip Chan Fei-Lit scores. Chuen Dak Geung cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Hong Kong. Dialogue in Cantonese.

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135 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Lam Ngai Kai, shot by Mak Hoi-Man. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Philip Chan Fei-Lit. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Chuen Dak Geung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Louis Fan Siu-Wong and Fan Mei-Sheng and William Ho carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0102293 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 11 themes, including "prison", "martial arts", "gore", "based on manga".
8Released under 13 different titles around the world.