The Prodigal Son 1981
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SplatA 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Leung Chang
as Ngai Fei
as Leung Yee-Tai
as Wong Wa-Po
as Yee Tung Choi
as Mr Law
as Mr Suen
as Au Ru Kwai
as Kungfu Teacher
as Kungfu Teacher
Director:
Writer:
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Wong Jing
Stars:
Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Lam Ching-Ying, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Peter Chan Lung, Paul Chung Fat, Dick Wei, Wai Pak, Chin Yuet-Sang, Lee Hoi-Sang,
Genres:
Action,Comedy
Release Date:
1981 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Prodigal Son
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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BWPY
WJ
Cast
as Leung Chang
as Ngai Fei
as Leung Yee-Tai
as Wong Wa-Po
as Yee Tung Choi
as Mr Law
as Mr Suen
as Au Ru Kwai
as Kungfu Teacher
as Kungfu Teacher
as Brick Man
as Broken Right Arm Fighter
as Troupe Manager
as Twiggy
as Leung Chang's Father
as Leung Chang's Mother
as Duke
as Magistrate
as Doctor
as Fighter Defeated by Po
as Opera Troupe Member
as Opera Troupe Member
as Opera Troupe Member
as Master Mun
as Master Mun's Man
as Master Mun's Man
as Angry Kungfu Master
as Disciple of Angry Kungfu Master (uncredited)
as Disciple of Angry Kungfu Master
as Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
as Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
as Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
as Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
as Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
as Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple
as Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple (uncredited)
as Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple (uncredited)
as Angry Kungfu Master's Disciple (uncredited)
as Opera Audience (uncredited)
as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
as (extra) (uncredited)
as (extra) (uncredited)
as Troupe Musician (uncredited)
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