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1981

The Prodigal Son

Directed by Sammo Hung
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.

Duration

1h 40m

Released

November 10, 1981

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Cast45

  • Yuen Biao
  • Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
  • Lam Ching-Ying
  • Sammo Hung
  • Peter Chan Lung
  • Paul Chung Fat
  • Dick Wei
  • Wai Pak
  • Chin Yuet-Sang

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