The Prodigal Son

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19811h 40m7.0(84 votes)

ActionComedy

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.

The Prodigal Son (1981) is a action and comedy film directed by Sammo Hung. It stars Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, and Lam Ching-Ying. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 84 votes.

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Director

Sammo Hung

Cast

Yuen Biao

Leung Chang

Frankie Chan Fan-Kei

Ngai Fei

Lam Ching-Ying

Leung Yee-Tai

Sammo Hung

Wong Wa-Po

Peter Chan Lung

Yee Tung Choi

Paul Chung Fat

Mr Law

Dick Wei

Mr Suen

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Who stars in The Prodigal Son?

The Prodigal Son stars Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Lam Ching-Ying, and Sammo Hung, and was directed by Sammo Hung.

How long is The Prodigal Son?

The Prodigal Son has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

When did The Prodigal Son come out?

The Prodigal Son was released in 1981.

What genre is The Prodigal Son?

The Prodigal Son is a action and comedy film.

Is The Prodigal Son worth watching?

The Prodigal Son holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.