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The Prodigal Son

Original title: 敗家仔

The fighting men in Chinese opera house.

1981 · 1h 40m

Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo

7.0

TMDB audience score
85 votes, out of 10

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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.

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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

  • Lin Jing
    Leung Chang's Mother

  • Wang Hsieh
    Duke

  • Ding Yue
    Magistrate