The Prodigal Son
Seen it?1981 | 100 min | Action, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Batman Begins or Kill Bill: Vol. 1, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
- 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