Life Is Cheap... But Toilet Paper Is Expensive
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
83 min
Release Date
1989-09-15
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
14
Vote Average
4.8
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