The Prodigal Son

– A rich man's son (Yuen Biao) believes himself to be the best kung fu fighter in Canton. Unfortunatel..

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Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1981
Original Name:
敗家仔
The Prodigal Son (1981) - Also known as 敗家仔

A rich man's son (Yuen Biao) 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. Furious kung fu battles and slapstick comedy.

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The Prodigal Son (1981) - Trailer

Release Date:

22 Dec 1981

Language:

Cantonese

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Sammo Kam-Bo Hung

Writer:

Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Barry Wong, Jing Wong

Main Actors:

Biao Yuen, Ching-Ying Lam, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Frankie Chan

Plot:

A rich man's son (Yuen Biao) 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. Furious kung fu battles and slapstick comedy.

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations.

Production:

Tai Seng

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10