Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive (1989)
1h 23m
Running Time
September 15, 1989
Release Date
Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive (1989)
1h 23m
Running Time
September 15, 1989
Release Date

Plot.
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 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.
Where to Watch.


Currently Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Eternal Family, Kanopy
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Cast & Crew.

Victor Wong
Blind Man

Lo Lieh
Pianist

Lo Wei
Big Boss

Spencer Nakasako
Yat Boon Jai / Co-Director / Writer / Story

Cora Miao
Money

Allen Fong
Taxi Driver

Cheng Kwun-Min
Uncle Cheng

Lam Chung
Ex-Red Guard

Chan Kim-Wan
Duck Killer

John Chan
The Son-in-Law

Ricky Ho Pui-Tung
Punk #2

Cinda Hui
Kitty

Bonnie Ngai Chau-Wah
The Daughter

Angela Yu Chien
Blue Velvet

Dennis Dun
Narrator

Gary Kong
Punk #1

Wu Kin Man
Spiritualist

Kai-Bong Chau
Self

Wayne Wang
Director / Story / Executive Producer

Amir Mokri
Camera Operator / Story / Director of Photography

Mark Adler
Music / Original Music Composer

John Chan
Dialogue / Executive Producer

Winnie Mokri
Producer

Sandy Nervig
Editor

Colette Koo
Art Direction

Johnny Lee
Assistant Director

Curtis Choy
Production Sound Mixer

Terry Fung
Gaffer
Media.






Details.
This Movie Is About.
culture clash
tastelessness
dark comedy
briefcase
hong kong
east asian lead
triads
Wiki.
Life Is Cheap...But Toilet Paper Is Expensive is a 1989 black comedy film directed by Wayne Wang. The film stars Cheng Wan Kin and John Chan. It won an award at the 1990 Rotterdam International Film Festival.
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