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The Prodigal Son

7.019811h 40mMovieActionComedy

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.

DirectorSammo Hung
WritersSammo Hung·Barry Wong Ping-Yiu
ProducerRaymond Chow

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 17 other countries

The Prodigal Son isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland and 13 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Sammo Hung

YBYuen Biao
Yuen Biao
Leung Chang
FFFrankie Chan Fan-Kei
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Ngai Fei
LCLam Ching-Ying
Lam Ching-Ying
Leung Yee-Tai
SHSammo Hung
Sammo Hung
Wong Wa-Po
PLPeter Chan Lung
Peter Chan Lung
Yee Tung Choi
PFPaul Chung Fat
Paul Chung Fat
Mr Law
DWDick Wei
Dick Wei
Mr Suen
WPWai Pak
Wai Pak
Au Ru Kwai
CYChin Yuet-Sang
Chin Yuet-Sang
Kungfu Teacher
LHLee Hoi-Sang
Lee Hoi-Sang
Kungfu Teacher
WMWu Ma
Wu Ma
Brick Man
JCJames Tien Chun
James Tien Chun
Broken Right Arm Fighter

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The Prodigal Son — streaming FAQ

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