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The Prodigal Son
(1981)
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Yuen Biao | ... | |
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Ching-Ying Lam | ... |
Leung Yee-tai
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Wong Wah-bo
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Frankie Chan | ... |
Ngai Fei
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Lung Chan | ... |
Yee Tong-choi
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Yau Hau Chan | ... |
Chang's father
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Ching Po Chang | ... |
Opera troupe manager
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Hsi Chang | ... |
Doctor
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Wellson Chin | ... |
Master Mun
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Yuet Sang Chin | ... |
Chang's Kungfu teacher
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Fat Chung | ... |
Mr Law
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Wai-han Ho | ... |
Twiggy
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Hoi Sang Lee | ... |
Chang's Kungfu teacher
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Wen Tai Li | ... |
Angry Kungfu master
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Ching Lin | ... |
Chang's mother
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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. Written by Richard Hills <R.Hills@wlv.ac.uk>
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kung fu | martial arts | 1880s | wing chun | father daughter relationship |Parents Guide:
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Country:
Hong KongLanguage:
CantoneseRelease Date:
22 December 1981 (Hong Kong) See more »Also Known As:
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Leung Yee Tai: It is. You don't even know the basics.
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Leung Chang: Yee Tai, tell me the truth. Is my kung fu really that bad?Leung Yee Tai: It is. You don't even know the basics.
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Excellent period Kung-fu film. It features outstanding Kung-fu scenes, beautiful cinematography, and amusing and clever dialogue.
We follow the "Street Brawler" (Yuen Biao), as he strives to learn martial arts from a master he has selected. The master is reluctant to teach, and the "Street Brawler" must prove his worth somewhat to learn.
Although *slightly* over-plotted, this film has a unique balance of all the important elements one looks for in a Sammo Hung film. The comedy, the innovative and savage Kung-fu, and the unusual dramatic structure.
It is never boring, particularly the start of the film. It is so well made that I could watch at least another hour of this film if it were possible.
Yuen Biao certainly rivals Jackie Chan in this film. It is his second starring role, but it is played with such ability you would never know.
Sure, the ending's a little "syncopated", but the overall effect of this film is too much for any niggling details to harm it. A must-see in this genre.