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Story of Ricky

Original title: Lik wong
  • 19911991
  • RR
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
14K
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Frankie Chi-Leung Chan, Siu-Wong Fan, Yukari Ôshima, and Kôichi Sugisaki in Story of Ricky (1991)
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Riki-Oh, a young man who has superhuman strength, is incarcerated at a private prison, where inmates are treated like slaves, and is forced to use his unstoppable form of martial arts to des... Read allRiki-Oh, a young man who has superhuman strength, is incarcerated at a private prison, where inmates are treated like slaves, and is forced to use his unstoppable form of martial arts to destroy the corrupt officials and their lackeys.Riki-Oh, a young man who has superhuman strength, is incarcerated at a private prison, where inmates are treated like slaves, and is forced to use his unstoppable form of martial arts to destroy the corrupt officials and their lackeys.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
14K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ngai Choi Lam
  • Writers
    • Tetsuya Saruwatari(manga "Riki-oh")
    • Masahiko Takajo(manga "Riki-oh")
    • Ngai Choi Lam(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Siu-Wong Fan
    • Mei Sheng Fan
    • Ka-Kui Ho
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ngai Choi Lam
  • Writers
    • Tetsuya Saruwatari(manga "Riki-oh")
    • Masahiko Takajo(manga "Riki-oh")
    • Ngai Choi Lam(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Siu-Wong Fan
    • Mei Sheng Fan
    • Ka-Kui Ho
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 158User reviews
    • 101Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
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    Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

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    Siu-Wong Fan and Yukari Ôshima in Story of Ricky (1991)
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    Siu-Wong Fan in Story of Ricky (1991)
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    Frankie Chi-Leung Chan in Story of Ricky (1991)
    Frankie Chi-Leung Chan and Siu-Wong Fan in Story of Ricky (1991)
    Kôichi Sugisaki in Story of Ricky (1991)

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    Siu-Wong Fan
    Siu-Wong Fan
    • Riki-Oh Saigaas Riki-Oh Saiga
    Mei Sheng Fan
    Mei Sheng Fan
    • Cyclops Danas Cyclops Dan
    Ka-Kui Ho
    Ka-Kui Ho
    • The Wardenas The Warden
    Yukari Ôshima
    Yukari Ôshima
    • Huang Chaunas Huang Chaun
    Kan-Wing Tsang
    • Old Maas Old Ma
    Kwok-Pong Chan
    Kwok-Pong Chan
    • Saas Sa
    • (as Chan Kwok-Bong)
    Kôichi Sugisaki
    Kôichi Sugisaki
    • Taizanas Taizan
    Frankie Chi-Leung Chan
    Frankie Chi-Leung Chan
    • Haias Hai
    • (as Chi-Leung Chan)
    King Chan
    • Ba Chuas Ba Chu
    Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok
    Phillip Chung-Fung Kwok
    • Kuangas Kuang
    • (as Philip Kwok)
    Ji Keung Wong
    • Guan Daoas Guan Dao
    Kwai-Hung Wong
    • Shortyas Shorty
    Kwok-Leung Wong
    • Manabu the Warden's Sonas Manabu the Warden's Son
    Kai Wing Lam
    • Wildcat Samuelas Wildcat Samuel
    Tetsurô Tanba
    Tetsurô Tanba
    • Master Zhang Shanguias Master Zhang Shangui
    Gloria Yip
    Gloria Yip
    • Yingas Ying
    Biu Lung
    Biu Lung
    • Ye Mingas Ye Ming
    • (as Bill Lung Biu)
    Yiu-Sing Cheung
    • Prisoneras Prisoner
    • Director
      • Ngai Choi Lam
    • Writers
      • Tetsuya Saruwatari(manga "Riki-oh")
      • Masahiko Takajo(manga "Riki-oh")
      • Ngai Choi Lam(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      One scene required Siu-Wong Fan and Yukari Ôshima to exchange lines while standing close to a raging fire. Siu-Wong, doused with water for protection, was horrified when he noticed Ôshima's exposed neck literally smoking and blistering from the heat. When he asked her why she didn't move, she reportedly replied, "You weren't done with your lines, so I had to wait for the cut." Amazed by her professionalism, he referred to her in future interviews as "amazing Yukari."
    • Goofs
      When Ricky punches down the prison wall, the wires pulling the chunks of debris are clearly visible.
    • Quotes

      Asst. Warden: [Watching Oscar strangling Ricky with his own intestines] You got a lot of guts, Oscar!

    • Alternate versions
      In the German version, the mints in the Assistant Warden's (Mui Sang Fan) eye are actually dubbed as drugs.
    • Connections
      Featured in Kung Tai Ted: Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (2010)

    User reviews158

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Greatest Film of Its Kind
    A man jailed for getting his revenge on those who (indirectly) killed his girlfriend gets sent to the prison of the future. While in prison, he discovers an opium greenhouse (not cleverly hidden) and fights plenty of guards, inmates and the warden.

    I gave this film a ten, not because it is a cinematic masterpiece... but because this film stands alone as something that can never be equaled. You will not walk away from this film the same person. Its kiss is like jackhammer; when it is through with you, you are changed.

    The violence is excessive to the point of being funny -- walls and body parts exploding. It was hard to tell if this film was supposed to be a comedy or action because while the plot is serious, the action is outrageous. And sometimes you can too easily tell that a body part is a model or that walls are being pulled apart by strings.

    The dubbing is really funny, and the use of multiple subtitles (in both British English and American English) is amusing. The film probably deserves a decent transfer and better subtitles, but that might take something away from this film's immense cheese factor. The characters are pretty interesting -- a warden who can transform into the Incredible Hulk and his assistant with one eye and a hook for a hand (who has a wall full of pornographic videos).

    If you liked the gore of something like "Terror Firmer", you will find this to be in a similar vein (though, in my opinion, far less offensive). If you do not like blood in your movies, you want to run away from this as quickly as possible. But heck, this is seriously something you cannot go through life without seeing. Highest possible recommendation.
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    • gavin6942
    • Apr 20, 2006

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 1992 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Story of Ricky aka Riki-Oh
    • Filming locations
      • Hong Kong, China
    • Production companies
      • Diagonal Pictures
      • Paragon Films Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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