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Biao Yuen, Frankie Chan, Ching-Ying Lam, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Wing Chung

In this classic martial arts film from Hong Kong, Yuen Biao plays the effete son of a wealthy man who is halfheartedly studying kung fu, though his father has to pay ringers to fight him (and, of cour... read more read more...se, lose). When he finds out that his father has been deceiving him, Biao decides he must learn the true ways of the martial arts, and tries to convince a noted kung fu expert to take him on as a pupil. Prodigal Son was directed by Sammo Hung, who also plays a supporting role. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Directed by: Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

Release Date: January 1, 1983

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DVD Release Date: May 25, 2004

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  • August 20, 2011
    Wing Chun greatness and a fantastic showcase of Lam Ching-Ying's skills. One of the best MA flicks ever made. It has the right balance between the drama, the comedy and the action.
  • January 5, 2010
    This Sammo Hung's second Wing Chun movie is good action-comedy with Yuen Biao and Lam Ching Ying. The final martial-arts match, pitting Yuen against Frankie Chan, is generally considered one of the best fight scenes every committed to film.
  • May 19, 2010
    I've seen very few movies with Yuen Biao playing the lead, so I was thrilled to discover this one. In terms of martial arts films Prodigal Son is above average and I think fans of the genre will find this one to be a real treat.
  • October 6, 2009
    This movie was awesome and the fighting was superb in this movie. Makes me miss watching the old kung-fu flicks as a kid...I gotta get back into it.
  • January 23, 2009
    I thought this movie was stupid at first, but after seeing it in it's entirery, I think it was good!
  • July 27, 2008
    One of the best kung fu movies ever. Yuen Biao is great as he always is, though the real star of this movie is Lam Ching-Ying.
  • July 4, 2008
    This is often hailed as one of the best kung-fu movies EVER. I don't agree, unfortunately, but I do love Yuen Biao so it's a film worth watching.

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Ted Shen
July 31, 2003
Ted Shen, Chicago Reader

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Emanuel Levy
November 7, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Joey O'Bryan
November 9, 2003
Joey O'Bryan, Austin Chronicle

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