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Life is Cheap... But Toilet Paper is Expensive(Movie, 1989)

1h 23min | Genres: Crime, Comedy
Life is Cheap... But Toilet Paper is ExpensiveRating: 2.4/5 (with 33 votes)
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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About Life is Cheap... But Toilet Paper is Expensive

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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Additional Information

Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: Chinese (Cantonese) (CN), English (EN)
Translated into 1 language: English (EN)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 09/15/1989
Director: Wayne Wang
Director of Photography: Amir Mokri
Composer: Mark Adler
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"命は安く、トイレットペーパーは高い"

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