The Prodigal Son(1981)
“The fighting men in Chinese opera house.”
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.
Director
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Studio
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Cast
Yuen Biao
as Leung Chang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
as Ngai Fei
Lam Ching-Ying
as Leung Yee-Tai
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
as Wong Wa-Po
Peter Chan Lung
as Yee Tung Choi
Paul Chung Fat
as Mr Law
Dick Wei
as Mr Suen
Wai Pak
as Au Ru Kwai
Chin Yuet-Sang
as Kungfu Teacher
Lee Hoi-Sang
as Kungfu Teacher
Wu Ma
as Brick Man
James Tien Chun
as Broken Right Arm Fighter
Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest • Paragon Films
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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 and released in 1981. It is a action, comedy film.
How long is The Prodigal Son?▼
The Prodigal Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Prodigal Son?▼
The cast of The Prodigal Son includes Yuen Biao as Leung Chang, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei as Ngai Fei, Lam Ching-Ying as Leung Yee-Tai, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Wong Wa-Po, Peter Chan Lung as Yee Tung Choi and more.
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