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The Prodigal Son

“The fighting men in Chinese opera house.”

19811h 40mAction · Comedy

Released

November 10, 1981

7.0

TMDB Score

70% match · 84 votes

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About the Movie

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ActionComedy

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.

DirectorSammo Hung Kam-bo

Released: November 10, 1981
Runtime: 1h 40m
Status: Released
Original language: CN
Studios: Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films

Top Billed 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

HW

Ho Wai-Han

Twiggy

Chan Yau-Hau

Leung Chang's Father

Lin Jing

Leung Chang's Mother

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