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The Prodigal Son (1981)

The fighting men in Chinese opera house.

  • Nov 10, 1981
  • 1h 40m

7.0/10

TMDB user score
85 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Prodigal Son is a 1981 action and comedy film directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo. Its leading cast includes Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-kei and Lam Ching-ying. It runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Its original language is Cantonese.

Synopsis

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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Time needed
1 hour 40 minutes
Language
Cantonese (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
7.0/10 from 85 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Yuen Biao Leung Chang
  • Frankie Chan Fan-kei Ngai Fei
  • Lam Ching-ying Leung Yee-Tai
  • Sammo Hung Kam-bo Wong Wa-Po
  • Peter Chan Lung Yee Tung Choi
  • Paul Chung Fat Mr Law
  • Dick Wei Mr Suen
  • Wai Pak Au Ru Kwai
  • Chin Yuet-Sang Kungfu Teacher
  • Lee Hoi-Sang Kungfu Teacher
  • Wu Ma Brick Man
  • James Tien Chun Broken Right Arm Fighter
  • Chang Ching-Po Troupe Manager
  • Ho Wai-Han Twiggy
  • Chan Yau-Hau Leung Chang's Father
  • Lin Jing Leung Chang's Mother
  • Wang Hsieh Duke
  • Ding Yue Magistrate

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