The Prodigal Son (1981)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | cn |
| Popularity | 1.0074 |
Directed By
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Crew
Lam Ching-Ying
Yuen Biao
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Chu Sheng-Shi
Wong Shun-Chang
Wong Ping
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Yuen Biao
Jessica Chan Pui-Wah
Chan Yuk
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
Lam Ching-Ying
Simon Chan Kwok-Hong
Chow Shao-Lung
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Ricky Lau
Lau Chi-Chung
Phillip Ng Yiu-Kwong
Cheng Hui-Jan
Yee Tung-Lung
Wellson Chin Sing-Wai
Ricky Lau
Philip Chan Fei-Lit
Lee Yiu-Ting
Barry Wong Ping-Yiu
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Raymond Chow
Wong Jing
TOP CAST
Yuen Biao
Leung Chang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Ngai Fei
Lam Ching-Ying
Leung Yee-Tai
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Wong Wa-Po
Peter Chan Lung
Yee Tung Choi
Paul Chung Fat
Mr Law
Dick Wei
Mr Suen
Wai Pak
Au Ru Kwai
Chin Yuet-Sang
Kungfu Teacher
Lee Hoi-Sang
Kungfu Teacher
Wu Ma
Brick Man
James Tien Chun
Broken Right Arm Fighter
Chang Ching-Po
Troupe Manager
Ho Wai-Han
Twiggy
Chan Yau-Hau
Leung Chang's Father
Lin Jing
Leung Chang's Mother
Wang Hsieh
Duke
Ding Yue
Magistrate
Cheung Hei
Doctor
Pang Yun-Cheung
Fighter Defeated by Po
Pan Yung-Sheng
Opera Troupe Member
Ka Lee
Opera Troupe Member
Yuen Miu
Opera Troupe Member
Wellson Chin Sing-Wai
Master Mun
Chow Gam-Kong
Master Mun's Man
Ng Min-Kan
Master Mun's Man
Lee Man-Tai
Angry Kungfu Master
Kei Ho-Chiu
Disciple of Angry Kungfu Master
Yuen Fai
Disciple of Angry Kungfu Master
Ha Kwok-Wing
Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
Tony Tam Chun-To
Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
Johnny Cheung Wa
Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
Hsiao Yu
Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
Chan Leung
Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
Siu Yuk-Lung
Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
Sek Gong
Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
Chan Ming-Wai
Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
Lai Sau-Kit
Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
Lo Po-Shan
Opera Audience
Li Bo
Restaurant Customer
Ma Ji-Ren
Restaurant Customer
Ho Wai
Restaurant Customer
Wong Ka-Leung
(extra)
Cheng Wai-Ching
(extra)
Ng Yam-Chuen
Troupe Musician
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