The Prodigal Son
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1981-11-10
Runtime: 100 mins
Director: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Writer: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Wong Jing
Spoken language: 广州话 / 廣州話
Genres: Action, Comedy
Original title: The Prodigal Son
Production Companies: Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
Production Countries: Hong Kong
Cast
Yuen Biao
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Lam Ching-Ying
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Peter Chan Lung
Paul Chung Fat
Dick Wei
Wai Pak
Chin Yuet-Sang
Lee Hoi-Sang
Wu Ma
James Tien Chun
Chang Ching-Po
Ho Wai-Han
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