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The Prodigal Son (1981)

Original title: 敗家仔

1981-11-10 · 1h 40m · CN
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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.

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Sammo Hung Kam-BoDirector, WriterBarry WongWriter

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▶ The Prodigal Son (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]▶ "You haven't mastered the basics yet!"▶ "I'd much rather be a cook now"▶ Original US Home Video Trailer▶ WARRIORS TWO & THE PRODIGAL SON Eureka Trailer

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Yuen BiaoYuen BiaoLeung ChangLam Ching-YingLam Ching-YingLeung Yee-TaiFrankie Chan Fan-KeiFrankie Chan Fan-KeiNgai FeiSammo Hung Kam-BoSammo Hung Kam-BoWong Wa-PoPeter Chan LungPeter Chan LungYee Tung ChoiPaul Chung FatPaul Chung FatMr LawDick WeiDick WeiMr SuenWai PakWai PakAu Ru KwaiChin Yuet-SangChin Yuet-SangKungfu TeacherLee Hoi-SangLee Hoi-SangKungfu TeacherWu MaWu MaBrick Man (cameo)James Tien ChuenJames Tien ChuenBroken Right Arm Fighter

Keywords

Martial artsKung fuHand to hand combat

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Comedy · AdventureTheme affinityMartial Arts · Kung Fu · Hand To Hand CombatDialogue densityComedyPacingActionDirector preference147848Actor preference101496 · 147848 · 101488

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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.

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The Prodigal Son has a runtime of 100 minutes.

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