Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
Seen it?1991 | 93 min | Action, Science Fiction, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Grindhouse or Predator: Killer of Killers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 60K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lam Ngai-chai
- Louis Fan Siu-wongRicky
- Fan Mei-ShengAssistant Warden
- William HoWarden Sugiyama
- Gloria Yip Wan-yeeKeiko
- Yukari ÔshimaHuang Chung / West Block
- Frankie Chan Chi-leungHai / North Block
- Kôichi SugisakiTarzan San Tai / East Block
- Wong Kwai-hungBlondie Shiraga / South Block
- Tetsuro TambaMaster Zhang
- Chang Gan-WingLao Ma