The Prodigal Son (1981)

11/10/1981 (HK) • 1h 40m

Action, Comedy

The fighting men in Chinese opera house.

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.

Top Billed Cast

Yuen Biao

Leung Chang

Lam Ching-Ying

Leung Yee-Tai

Peter Chan Lung

Yee Tung Choi

Dick Wei

Mr Suen

Wai Pak

Au Ru Kwai

Chin Yuet-Sang

Kungfu Teacher


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Status

Released

Original Language

Cantonese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

martial arts

kung fu

hand to hand combat

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