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The Prodigal Son
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The Prodigal Son

1981-11-10 · 100 min · ★ 7.0

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.

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Directors
Sammo Hung
Production companies
Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yuen BiaoYuen BiaoLeung Chang
Frankie Chan Fan-KeiFrankie Chan Fan-KeiNgai Fei
Lam Ching-YingLam Ching-YingLeung Yee-Tai
Sammo HungSammo HungWong Wa-Po
Peter Chan LungPeter Chan LungYee Tung Choi
Paul Chung FatPaul Chung FatMr Law
Dick WeiDick WeiMr Suen
Wai PakWai PakAu Ru Kwai
Chin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-SangKungfu Teacher
Lee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangKungfu Teacher
Wu MaWu MaBrick Man
James Tien ChunJames Tien ChunBroken Right Arm Fighter
Chang Ching-PoChang Ching-PoTroupe Manager
Ho Wai-HanTwiggy
Chan Yau-HauChan Yau-HauLeung Chang's Father
Lin JingLin JingLeung Chang's Mother
Wang HsiehWang HsiehDuke
Ding YueMagistrate
Cheung HeiCheung HeiDoctor
Pang Yun-CheungPang Yun-CheungFighter Defeated by Po

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