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The Prodigal Son

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The Prodigal Son (1981)

— 100 min - Action, Comedy - 10 November 1981
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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.

Director:  Sammo Hung
Writers:  Sammo Hung, Barry Wong
Stars:  Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Lam Ching-Ying, Sammo Hung, Peter Chan Lung, Paul Chung Fat, Dick Wei, Wai Pak, Chin Yuet-Sang, Lee Hoi-Sang, Wu Ma, James Tien Chuen, Cheung Ging-Boh, Ho Wai-Han, Chan Yau-Hau, Lin Jing, Wang Hsieh, Ding Yue, Cheung Hei, Pang Yun-Cheung, Zebra Pan Yung-Sheng, Ka Lee, Yuen Miu, Wellson Chin Sing-Wai, Chow Gam-Kong, Ng Min-Kan, Lee Man-Tai, Howard Kei Ho-Chiu, Yuen Fai, Ha Kwok-Wing, Tony Tam Chun-To, Johnny Cheung Wa, Hsiao Yu, Chan Leung, Siu Yuk-Lung, Sek Gong, Chan Ming-Wai, Lai Sau-Kit, Lo Po-Shan, Li Bo, Ma Ji-Ren, Ho Wai, Wong Ka-Leung, Cheng Wai-Ching

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Storyline

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.

Collections: Sammo Hung
Tagline: The fighting men in Chinese opera house
Genres: Action, Comedy

Details

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Country:   Hong Kong
Language:  Cantonese
Release Date:  10 November 1981

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 40 min