
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive
- Genres: Crime, Comedy
- Release Date: 1989-09-15
- Runtime: 83 minutes
- Rating: 5/10 (13 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Forever Profit Investment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.0451
- Languages: English, Cantonese
Cast & Crew

Victor Wong
as Blind Man

Lo Lieh
as Pianist

Lo Wei
as Big Boss

Spencer Nakasako
as Yat Boon Jai

Cora Miao
as Money

Allen Fong
as Taxi Driver

Cheng Kwun-Min
as Uncle Cheng

Lam Chung
as Ex-Red Guard

Chan Kim-Wan
as Duck Killer

John Chan
as The Son-in-Law
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What is Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive?▼
Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive is a Crime, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1989-09-15.
Who are the main actors in Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive?▼
The main cast includes Victor Wong, Lo Lieh, Lo Wei, Spencer Nakasako, Cora Miao, .
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Is Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive?▼
Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive has an IMDb rating of 5/10 based on 13 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Forever Profit Investment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive filmed?▼
Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive?▼
The total runtime of Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive is 83 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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