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The Prodigal Son (1981)

Movie ★ 7.0 100 min

Action Comedy

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.

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo Writer Sammo Hung Kam-Bo Director Barry Wong Ping-Yiu Writer Wong Jing Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 10, 1981
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0085211
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Cantonese
Studio
Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films

Themes

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 Wu Ma Wu Ma Brick Man James Tien Chun James Tien Chun Broken Right Arm Fighter Chang Ching-Po Chang Ching-Po Troupe Manager Ho Wai-Han Twiggy Chan Yau-Hau Chan Yau-Hau Leung Chang's Father Lin Jing Lin Jing Leung Chang's Mother Wang Hsieh Wang Hsieh Duke Ding Yue Magistrate

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Prodigal Son about?
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.
Who directed The Prodigal Son?
The Prodigal Son was directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo.
Who stars in The Prodigal Son?
The Prodigal Son stars Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Lam Ching-Ying, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo.
When was The Prodigal Son released?
The Prodigal Son is a 1981 action, comedy film.
Where can I watch The Prodigal Son?
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