The Prodigal Son(1981)
敗家仔
The fighting men in Chinese opera house.
The Prodigal Son 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.
The Prodigal Son (1981) is a action and comedy film directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, released on November 10, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Lam Ching-Ying and Sammo Kam-Bo Hung. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
- Director:
- Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
- Writers:
- Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Wong Jing
- Producers:
- Raymond Chow
- Cinematographer:
- Ricky Lau
- Composer:
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Production:
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
- Status:
- Released
The Prodigal Son (1981) Trailer
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The Prodigal Son Videos & Clips
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WARRIORS TWO & THE PRODIGAL SON Eureka Trailer
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The Prodigal Son (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
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"You haven't mastered the basics yet!"
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"I'd much rather be a cook now"
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The Prodigal Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yuen Biao
as Leung Chang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
as Ngai Fei
Lam Ching-Ying
as Leung Yee-Tai
Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
as Wong Wa-Po
Peter Chan Lung
as Yee Tung Choi
Paul Chung Fat
as Mr Law
Dick Wei
as Mr Suen
Wai Pak
as Au Ru Kwai
Chin Yuet-Sang
as Kungfu Teacher
Lee Hoi-Sang
as Kungfu Teacher
Wu Ma
as Brick Man
James Tien Chun
as Broken Right Arm Fighter
Key crew
Directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, written by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Barry Wong Ping-Yiu and Wong Jing, produced by Raymond Chow.
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The Prodigal Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 82 ratings.
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The Prodigal Son – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prodigal Son online?
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The Prodigal Son (1981) is available to stream on Darkroom and ARROW. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Prodigal Son?
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The main cast of The Prodigal Son (1981) includes Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Lam Ching-Ying, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung and Peter Chan Lung. The film was directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prodigal Son released?
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The Prodigal Son was released on November 10, 1981 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Prodigal Son worth watching?
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The Prodigal Son (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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