The Prodigal Son

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Movie Info

In this classic martial arts film from Hong Kong, Yuen Biao plays the effete son of a wealthy man who is halfheartedly studying kung fu, though his father has to pay ringers to fight him (and, of course, lose). When he finds out that his father has been deceiving him, Biao decides he must learn the true ways of the martial arts, and tries to convince a noted kung fu expert to take him on as a pupil. Prodigal Son was directed by Sammo Hung, who also plays a supporting role.

Rating:

R (violence)
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy
Directed By:

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Written By:

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Jing Wong
In Theaters:

Jan 1, 1983 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

May 25, 2004
Runtime:

100 minutes
Studio:

Tai Seng

Cast

Biao Yuen
as Leung Chang

Ching-Ying Lam
as Leung Yee-tai

Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
as Wong Wah-bo

Frankie Chan
as Ngai Fei

Lung Chan
as Yee Tong-choi

Yau Hau Chan
as Chang's father

Wellson Chin
as Master Mun

Yuet Sang Chin
as Chang's Kungfu Teacher

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Audience Reviews for The Prodigal Son

Jun 14, 2008

This Sammo Hung's second Wing Chun movie is good action-comedy with Yuen Biao and Lam Ching Ying. The final martial-arts match, pitting Yuen against Frankie Chan, is generally considered one of the best fight scenes every committed to film.

Dean M Super Reviewer
Mar 03, 2008

Wing Chun greatness and a fantastic showcase of Lam Ching-Ying's skills. One of the best MA flicks ever made. It has the right balance between the drama, the comedy and the action.

Tsubaki S Super Reviewer