The Prodigal Son
敗家仔
“The fighting men in Chinese opera house.”
Synopsis
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.
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Yuen Biao
Leung Chang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Ngai Fei
Lam Ching-Ying
Leung Yee-Tai
Sammo Hung
Wong Wa-Po
Peter Chan Lung
Yee Tung Choi
Paul Chung Fat
Mr Law
Dick Wei
Mr Suen
Wai Pak
Au Ru Kwai
Chin Yuet-Sang
Kungfu Teacher
Lee Hoi-Sang
Kungfu Teacher
Wu Ma
Brick Man
James Tien Chun
Broken Right Arm Fighter
Chang Ching-Po
Troupe Manager
Ho Wai-Han
Twiggy
Chan Yau-Hau
Leung Chang's Father
Lin Jing
Leung Chang's Mother
Wang Hsieh
Duke
Ding Yue
Magistrate
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 26, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sammo Hung
- Screenplay & Story
- Sammo Hung, Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Wong Jing
- Original Score
- Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Philip Chan Fei-Lit
- Original Title
- 敗家仔
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sammo Hung
Sammo Hung, Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Wong Jing
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Philip Chan Fei-Lit
Ricky Lau
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Raymond Chow
Department Leadership Roster
Sammo Hung
Director
Sammo Hung
Writer
Chu Sheng-Shi
Costume Design
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
Ricky Lau
Director of Photography
Philip Chan Fei-Lit
Original Music Composer
Barry Wong Ping-Yiu
Writer
Peter Cheung Yiu-Chung
Editor
Raymond Chow
Producer
Wong Jing
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prodigal Son
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What is The Prodigal Son about?
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.
Who directed The Prodigal Son?
The Prodigal Son was directed by Sammo Hung.
Who stars in The Prodigal Son?
The principal cast of The Prodigal Son includes Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Lam Ching-Ying, Sammo Hung, Peter Chan Lung.
When was The Prodigal Son released and how long is it?
The Prodigal Son was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prodigal Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prodigal Son was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Philip Chan Fei-Lit.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prodigal Son?
The Prodigal Son holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).