The movie ‘Life Is Cheap… But Toilet Paper Is Expensive’ was created in 1989. It tells the story of a man who’s hired to take a briefcase from America to Hong Kong, thinking he’s working for gangsters. Get ready to explore where this film was shot, who played the main roles, and discover some interesting and fun facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
Life Is Cheap… But Toilet Paper Is Expensive’ was shot in one primary location, Hong Kong. This filming took place during the start of the year, specifically in January 1989.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Allen Fong | Taxi Driver |
| Cinda Hui | Kitty |
| Gary Kong | Punk #1 |
| Chung Lam | Ex-Red Guard |
| Lieh Lo | Pianist |
| Cora Miao | Money |
| Spencer Nakasako | Yat Boon Jai (Man-with-no-name) |
| Bonnie Ngai | The Daughter |
| Victor Wong | Blind Man |
| Wu Kin Man | Spiritualist |
| Dennis Dun | Narrator |
| Kai-Bong Chau | Self |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is quite unique as the US distributor decided to go against the MPAA’s decision to give the film an X rating. Instead, they released it in theaters unrated.
- However, the film was self-proclaimed to have an “A” rating, meaning adults only. It was a decision that was applauded by film critics like Siskel and Ebert.
- Critics have frequently suggested the need for a rating between R and X that designates a film as for adults only, but doesn’t give the impression of pornography that X is associated with.
- The film played a role in the industry’s shift of MPAA replacing X with NC-17 two months later.
- This movie was featured in Flatliners/Young Guns II/The Two Jakes/Metropolitan/Life Is Cheap… But Toilet Paper Is Expensive in 1990.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hong Kong
- Latitude: 22.3193039
- Longitude: 114.1693611
- Place ID: ChIJD5gyo-3iAzQRfMnq27qzivA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hong Kong
- Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
