
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
Within a hyper-capitalized, dystopian future where prisons are profit centers, martial artist Ricky is railroaded into a brutal correctional facility following a dubious manslaughter conviction. What unfolds isn't a typical prison escape film, but a shockingly violent and darkly comedic descent into a world where inmates are treated as disposable commodities and the warden is a gleefully sadistic megalomaniac. Ricky’s seemingly superhuman resilience and mastery of a unique, bone-manipulating fighting style transform the prison into an arena of escalating, grotesquely inventive battles for survival – pushing the boundaries of action cinema into near-cartoonish excess. Beyond the relentless, over-the-top violence lies a cynical commentary on institutional corruption and the dehumanizing impact of unchecked power, presented with a bizarre, unnerving humor that distinguishes it from standard action thrillers.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Lam Nai-Choi
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 1991-10-05
- Looptyd
- 93 min
- Gradering
- 6.9 / 10 (375)
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- Louis Fan Siu-Wong
- Fan Mei-Sheng













