The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son (1982)

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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… More

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Directed By
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Written By
Jing Wong
Genres
Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1983 Wide
On DVD
May 25, 2004
Tai Seng

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  • Tsubaki S


    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.

  • Dean M


    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.

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