From Riches to Rags (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1980, From Riches to Rags is an action and comedy film directed by John Woo, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Ricky and Fatso are friends in need. They are in dire need of money since they are only paid slave wages at the bottling factory. However, they become millionaires overnight after buying a winning lottery ticket. During one of their swingin' nights on the town, Ricky is suddenly attacked by an upset stomach; and in no time, a quack doctor diagnoses the seizure as terminal cancer. Ricky seriously considers suicide. But he is appalled by the drawbacks inherent in the available methods of doing himself in--primarily the pain! It is on a rooftop from which he is supposed to make a plunge that he saves a poor man from suicide by giving the latter all the money he has. In gratitude, the newly rich man promises to hire a killer to finish off his suffering benefactor...
Who’s in it. From Riches to Rags stars Ricky Hui as Ricky, Johnny Koo as Fatso, JoJo Chan Kei-Kei as JoJo and Tong Ching as Ling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, From Riches to Rags has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From Riches to Rags page.
If you liked it. Fans of From Riches to Rags tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From Riches to Rags (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for From Riches to Rags change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is From Riches to Rags worth watching?
- From Riches to Rags holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in From Riches to Rags?
- From Riches to Rags stars Ricky Hui, Johnny Koo, JoJo Chan Kei-Kei, Tong Ching and Yik Ga.
- When was From Riches to Rags released?
- From Riches to Rags was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.