The Prodigal Boxer
方世玉
Synopsis
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?
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Mang Fei
Fong Sai-Yuk
Maggie Lee
Siu Pin
Pai Hung
Fong Sai-Yuk's mother
Yasuaki Kurata
Iron Hand Tan
Wong Ching
Tan's brother
Sun Lan
Thief
Tung Choi-Bo
General Lei
Sze-Ma Wah-Lung
Fong Sai-Yuk's father
Wong Yuet-Ting
Chai Lam
Father of death student
Max Lee Chiu-Chun
Friend of Fong Sai-Yuk
Chan Dik-Hak
Friend of Fong Sai-Yuk
Fung Hak-On
Friend of Fong Sai-Yuk
Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung
Friend of Fong Sai-Yuk
Yuen Shun-Yi
Friend of Fong Sai-Yuk
Danny Chow Yun-Kin
Fong family's servant
Tam Bo
Fong Family's servant
Lam Yuen
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsai Yang-Ming
- Screenplay & Story
- Ni Kuang
- Original Title
- 方世玉
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hong Kong South Sea Film Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsai Yang-Ming
Ni Kuang
Department Leadership Roster
Ni Kuang
Writer
Tsai Yang-Ming
Director
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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What is The Prodigal Boxer about?
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?
Who directed The Prodigal Boxer?
The Prodigal Boxer was directed by Tsai Yang-Ming.
Who stars in The Prodigal Boxer?
The principal cast of The Prodigal Boxer includes Mang Fei, Maggie Lee, Pai Hung, Yasuaki Kurata, Wong Ching.
When was The Prodigal Boxer released and how long is it?
The Prodigal Boxer was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.