The Prodigal Boxer
1972, Chinese. Directed by Tsai Yang-Ming.
THE PRODIGAL BOXER features Chinese folk hero Fong Sai Yuk (aka Fong Si Yu), the subject of dozens of HK kung fu films. The role is played by Meng Fei as a callow, unschooled youth and wrongfully accused murderer. Two vicious masters of the local kung fu school, seeking revenge against Fong Sai Yuk, attack his home and kill his father while Fong is away. Fong’s attempts to avenge the death of his father result in his being badly beaten. Fong trains at the hands of his martial artist mother as she puts him through rigorous training and an herbal bath that makes him invulnerable. A trail of revenge is set in motion with Fong against the two masters, played by formidable kung fu villains Yasuaki Kurata and Wang Ching. Can a year's worth of training prepare Fong Sai Yuk for his deadly confrontation with the vicious masters?
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Cast & crew
- Tsai Yang-MingDirector
- Mang FeiFong Sai-Yuk
- Maggie LeeSiu Pin
- Pai HungFong Sai-Yuk's mother
- Yasuaki KurataIron Hand Tan
- Wong ChingTan's brother
- Sun LanThief
- Tung Choi-BoGeneral Lei
- Sze-Ma Wah-lungFong Sai-Yuk's father
- Wong Yuet-TingCast
- Chai LamFather of death student
- Max Lee Chiu-ChunFriend of Fong Sai-Yuk
- Chan Dik-HakFriend of Fong Sai-Yuk
Details
- Released
- 27 September 1972
- Original title
- 方世玉
- Country
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Written by
- Ni Kuang
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The Prodigal Boxer runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Prodigal Boxer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Prodigal Boxer, try Hand of Death, Ip Man: Kung Fu Master, The Five Venoms.
Who directed The Prodigal Boxer?
The Prodigal Boxer (1972) was directed by Tsai Yang-Ming and stars Mang Fei, Maggie Lee, Pai Hung.