The Prodigal Son
“The fighting men in Chinese opera house.”
1981•16•1h 40m•7.0•Released
ActionComedy
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
Writer
Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Barry Wong Ping-yiu, Wong Jing
Languages
Cantonese
Studio
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
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
Ho Wai-Han
Twiggy
Chan Yau-Hau
Leung Chang's Father
Production
Company
Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Company
Paragon Films
Producer
Raymond Chow
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