The Prodigal Son
“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.
Where to watch The Prodigal Son in United States
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Where is The Prodigal Son streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Darkroom, ARROW | — |
| Canada | ARROW | — |
| Germany | ASIATIC Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About The Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son is a 1981 cn-language action and comedy film directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo. The cast is led by Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, Lam Ching-Ying. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Darkroom, ARROW.
The Prodigal Son was produced by Orange Sky Golden Harvest and Paragon Films and made in Hong Kong. It was released on November 10, 1981.
- Director
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
- Writers
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, Wong Jing
- Release date
- November 10, 1981
- Original language
- cn
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
The Prodigal Son cast & crew
The Prodigal Son was directed by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo and written by Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Barry Wong Ping-Yiu, and Wong Jing.
The cast features Yuen Biao as Leung Chang, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei as Ngai Fei, Lam Ching-Ying as Leung Yee-Tai, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo as Wong Wa-Po, Peter Chan Lung as Yee Tung Choi, and Paul Chung Fat as Mr Law.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frankie Chan Fan-Kei, cinematography is by Ricky Lau, and it was produced by Raymond Chow.
Is The Prodigal Son worth watching?
The Prodigal Son holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 82 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and comedy, The Prodigal Son is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Prodigal Son
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Cast of The Prodigal Son
Yuen Biao
Leung Chang
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Ngai Fei
Lam Ching-Ying
Leung Yee-Tai
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
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
The Prodigal Son — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Prodigal Son in United States?
The Prodigal Son is streaming on Darkroom, ARROW in United States.
▸Is The Prodigal Son on Darkroom?
Yes — The Prodigal Son is currently available on Darkroom in United States.
▸What language is The Prodigal Son in?
The Prodigal Son is originally in cn. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Prodigal Son?
The Prodigal Son runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Prodigal Son rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 82 ratings.
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