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22 December 1981 (Hong Kong)
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A rich man's son (Yuen Biao) believes himself to be the best kung fu fighter in Canton. Unfortunately...
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"Speechless"... (get it?!)
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Cast
(Credited cast)| Biao Yuen | ... | Leung Chang | |
| Ching-Ying Lam | ... | Leung Yee Tai | |
| Sammo Hung Kam-Bo | ... | Wong Wah Bo | |
| Frankie Chan | ... | Lord Ngai Fai | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Ching Po Chang | ... | Opera troupe manager | |
| Hsi Chang | |||
| Lung Chan | ... | Yee Tong-Choi | |
| Frankie Chin | |||
| Yuet Sang Chin | |||
| Fat Chung | ... | Ngai's Servant | |
| Yue Ding | |||
| Wai-Lan Ho | ... | Chan Yan-hau | |
| Fung Lee | |||
| Hoi Sang Lee | ... | Teacher | |
| Ching Lin | |||
| Wen Tai Li | |||
| James Tien | ... | Ngai's Street Opponent | |
| Yue Ting | |||
| Hsieh Wang | (as Hap Wong) | ||
| Dick Wei | ... | Ngai's Servant | |
| Pai Wei | ... | Au Ru-Kwai | |
| Ma Wu | ... | Iron Palm | |
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Bai jia zi (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
Pull No Punches
Son Ruining the Family (Hong Kong: Cantonese title) (literal title)
The Prodigal Son (Hong Kong: English title)
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Pull No Punches
Son Ruining the Family (Hong Kong: Cantonese title) (literal title)
The Prodigal Son (Hong Kong: English title)
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Rated R for martial arts violence.
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USA:100 min | Hong Kong:104 min
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Leung Chang:
Master! I'm sorry. It's all my fault.
Leung Yee Tai: You're damn right it's your fault. And stop calling me 'master'. I really don't need such a dumb student.
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Leung Yee Tai: You're damn right it's your fault. And stop calling me 'master'. I really don't need such a dumb student.
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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.