The Prodigal Son
敗家仔
1981 · 1h 40m · Action, Comedy · Hong Kong · Rated 16 (DE)
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.
Directed by
Sammo Hung Kam-bo6.5Smart score
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hand to hand combatkung fumartial arts
Rating16 (DE)
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