The Prodigal Son
1981, Cantonese. Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo.
The fighting men in Chinese opera house.
A 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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ARROWCast & crew
- Sammo Hung Kam-boDirector
- Yuen BiaoLeung Chang
- Frankie Chan Fan-keiNgai Fei
- Lam Ching-yingLeung Yee-Tai
- Sammo Hung Kam-boWong Wa-Po
- Peter Chan LungYee Tung Choi
- Paul Chung FatMr Law
- Dick WeiMr Suen
- Wai PakAu Ru Kwai
- Chin Yuet-SangKungfu Teacher
- Lee Hoi-SangKungfu Teacher
- Wu MaBrick Man
- James Tien ChunBroken Right Arm Fighter
Details
- Released
- 10 November 1981
- Original title
- 敗家仔
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Barry Wong Ping-yiu, Wong Jing
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The Prodigal Son: quick answers
Is The Prodigal Son worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Prodigal Son?
The Prodigal Son runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Prodigal Son have a post-credits scene?
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The Prodigal Son parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Prodigal Son on?
The Prodigal Son is streaming on Darkroom and ARROW in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prodigal Son?
If you liked The Prodigal Son, try Mad Monkey Kung Fu, Fearless Hyena, Enter the Fat Dragon.
Who directed The Prodigal Son?
The Prodigal Son (1981) was directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo and stars Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-kei, Lam Ching-ying.