The Prodigal Son
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📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The fighting men in Chinese opera house.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Action, Comedy
- Director
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
- Original Language
- CN
🎭 Cast
Yuen BiaoLeung Chang
Frankie Chan Fan-KeiNgai Fei
Lam Ching-YingLeung Yee-Tai
Sammo Hung Kam-BoWong Wa-Po
Peter Chan LungYee Tung Choi
Paul Chung FatMr Law
Dick WeiMr Suen
Wai PakAu Ru Kwai
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Prodigal Son about?
- 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.
- When was The Prodigal Son released?
- The Prodigal Son was released on November 10, 1981.
- How long is The Prodigal Son?
- The Prodigal Son has a runtime of 1h 40m.
- Where can I track The Prodigal Son?
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