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The Prodigal Son

Original title: 敗家仔

The fighting men in Chinese opera house.

  • Movie
  • 1981
  • 1h 40m

Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo

7.0

TMDB audience rating
7.0 out of 10 from 85 votes

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Overview

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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Cast and crew

  • Yuen Biao

    Yuen BiaoLeung Chang

  • Frankie Chan Fan-kei

    Frankie Chan Fan-keiNgai Fei

  • Lam Ching-ying

    Lam Ching-yingLeung Yee-Tai

  • Sammo Hung Kam-bo

    Sammo Hung Kam-boWong Wa-Po

  • Peter Chan Lung

    Peter Chan LungYee Tung Choi

  • Paul Chung Fat

    Paul Chung FatMr Law

  • Dick Wei

    Dick WeiMr Suen

  • Wai Pak

    Wai PakAu Ru Kwai

  • Chin Yuet-Sang

    Chin Yuet-SangKungfu Teacher

  • Lee Hoi-Sang

    Lee Hoi-SangKungfu Teacher

  • Wu Ma

    Wu MaBrick Man

  • James Tien Chun

    James Tien ChunBroken Right Arm Fighter

  • Chang Ching-Po

    Chang Ching-PoTroupe Manager

  • Ho Wai-HanTwiggy

  • Chan Yau-Hau

    Chan Yau-HauLeung Chang's Father

  • Lin Jing

    Lin JingLeung Chang's Mother

  • Wang Hsieh

    Wang HsiehDuke

  • Ding YueMagistrate

Director
Sammo Hung Kam-bo
Writer
Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Barry Wong Ping-yiu and Wong Jing
Music
Frankie Chan Fan-kei and Philip Chan Fei-Lit
Cinematography
Ricky Lau Koon-wai