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The Prodigal Son
The fighting men in Chinese opera house.
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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
The Prodigal Son was released November 10, 1981. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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More about The Prodigal Son
Cast
Yuen BiaoLeung Chang
Frankie Chan Fan-KeiNgai Fei
Lam Ching-YingLeung Yee-Tai
Sammo Kam-Bo HungWong Wa-Po
Peter Chan LungYee Tung Choi
Paul Chung FatMr Law
Dick WeiMr Suen
Wai PakAu Ru KwaiCredits
- Directed by
- Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
- Written by
- Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Wong Jing
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- cn
- Original title
- 敗家仔
Production
Orange Sky Golden HarvestHong Kong- Paragon FilmsHong Kong