{"product_id":"story-of-ricky-dvd-力王-riki-oh-the-story-of-ricky-1991","title":"Story of Ricky DVD | 力王 (Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky) (1991)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory of Ricky\u003c\/strong\u003e (1991), also known as \u003cstrong\u003eRiki-Oh: The Story of Ricky\u003c\/strong\u003e and by its original Chinese title \u003cstrong\u003e力王\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most outrageous and unforgettable cult films in Hong Kong martial arts cinema. Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eLam Nai-choi\u003c\/strong\u003e and starring \u003cstrong\u003eFan Siu-wong\u003c\/strong\u003e as Ricky Ho, the film combines hard-hitting martial arts, prison action, dark comedy, extreme practical effects, and larger-than-life characters into a completely unique viewing experience. Based on the Japanese manga \u003cem\u003eRiki-Oh\u003c\/em\u003e, the movie has become internationally recognized as a cult martial arts classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a dystopian future where prisons have become privately operated institutions, Ricky is sent to a brutal prison controlled by corrupt officials and violent inmates. Possessing extraordinary strength and fighting ability, Ricky refuses to accept the abuse and exploitation taking place behind the prison walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ricky confronts the prison's ruthless authorities and its most dangerous inmates, his determination to stand up for the oppressed prisoners leads to a series of increasingly explosive battles. His enemies rely on intimidation, weapons, and overwhelming brutality, but Ricky answers with his extraordinary martial arts power and an unbreakable will to fight for justice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARTIAL ARTS HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStory of Ricky\u003c\/em\u003e takes Hong Kong martial arts action to an extreme level. Fan Siu-wong's performance as Ricky combines traditional fighting techniques with the character's almost superhuman physical strength, creating spectacular confrontations that are unlike the more realistic kung fu films of the 1970s and 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film is particularly famous for its exaggerated fight choreography, physical stunts, practical effects, and outrageous battles inside the prison. Rather than presenting martial arts as restrained or realistic combat, director \u003cstrong\u003eLam Nai-choi\u003c\/strong\u003e embraces the heightened visual style of the original manga and turns every major confrontation into a violent, comic-book-like spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStory of Ricky\u003c\/em\u003e has developed a devoted following among collectors of Hong Kong action films because there is very little else quite like it. \u003cstrong\u003eFan Siu-wong\u003c\/strong\u003e became permanently associated with the character of Ricky, while \u003cstrong\u003eFan Mei-sheng\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHo Ka-kui\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eYukari Oshima\u003c\/strong\u003e add memorable performances to the prison story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe movie's combination of martial arts, dystopian prison action, black comedy, extreme practical effects, and manga-inspired violence gives it a distinctive place in Asian cult cinema. It remains a particularly sought-after title for collectors interested in unusual Hong Kong martial arts movies and rare physical-media releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCULT CLASSIC HONG KONG MARTIAL ARTS CINEMA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in Japan in 1991 and in Hong Kong in 1992, \u003cem\u003eStory of Ricky\u003c\/em\u003e eventually developed a strong international cult following. The film is also notable for receiving a Category III classification in Hong Kong because of its extreme violence. Its reputation has continued to grow among fans of Hong Kong action cinema, cult movies, and martial arts films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe film was adapted from the Japanese \u003cstrong\u003eRiki-Oh\u003c\/strong\u003e manga created by \u003cstrong\u003eMasahiko Takajo\u003c\/strong\u003e and illustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eTetsuya Saruwatari\u003c\/strong\u003e. The manga's exaggerated martial arts style and superhuman protagonist provided the foundation for the film's distinctive visual approach. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified A.K.A.s:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory of Ricky\u003c\/strong\u003e – English release title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiki-Oh: The Story of Ricky\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e力王\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Chinese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLik Wong\u003c\/strong\u003e – Cantonese romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiki-Oh\u003c\/strong\u003e – Japanese manga title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lam Nai-choi (Nam Nai-choi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lam Nai-choi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBased On:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRiki-Oh\u003c\/em\u003e manga by Masahiko Takajo and Tetsuya Saruwatari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fan Siu-wong, Fan Mei-sheng, Ho Ka-kui, Yukari Oshima, Gloria Yip, Tetsurō Tamba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chan Fei-lit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinematography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mak Hoi-man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hong Kong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martial Arts, Action, Cult, Prison, Thriller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMartial Arts Focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese Martial Arts, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Superhuman Fighting, Prison Fighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVideo:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC, 16:9 Widescreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dolby Digital, Stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Minutes (DVD Edition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; background: #d4af37; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMore Hong Kong Martial Arts \u0026amp; Cult Classics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStory of Ricky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout choice for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eHong Kong Martial Arts Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKung Fu Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMartial Arts Cult Classics\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1990s Hong Kong Action Movies\u003c\/strong\u003e, and rare Asian martial arts DVDs. 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