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The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son

The fighting men in Chinese opera house.

19817.01h 40m

Overview

A rich man's son believes himself to be the best kung fu fighter in Canton. Unfortunately, his father, anxious for his son's safety, bribes all his opponents to lose. After a humiliating defeat at the hands of an actor in a traveling theatre company, the son resolves to find a better teacher.

Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Written by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Wong Jing
Produced by Raymond Chow
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Top Cast

Yuen Biao

Yuen Biao

Leung Chang

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei

Ngai Fei

Lam Ching-Ying

Lam Ching-Ying

Leung Yee-Tai

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Wong Wa-Po

Peter Chan Lung

Peter Chan Lung

Yee Tung Choi

Paul Chung Fat

Paul Chung Fat

Mr Law

Dick Wei

Dick Wei

Mr Suen

Wai Pak

Wai Pak

Au Ru Kwai

Chin Yuet-Sang

Chin Yuet-Sang

Kungfu Teacher

Lee Hoi-Sang

Lee Hoi-Sang

Kungfu Teacher

Themes & Keywords

martial artskung fuhand to hand combat

About The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son is a action, comedy film released in 1981 exploring themes of martial arts, kung fu, hand to hand combat. Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, it stars Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Lam Ching-Ying. A rich man's son believes himself to be the best kung fu fighter in Canton. Unfortunately, his father, anxious for his son's safety, bribes all his opponents to lose. After a humiliating defeat at the hands of an actor in a traveling theatre company, the son resolves to find a better teacher.

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