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The Prodigal Son (1981): movie guide
The Prodigal Son (1981) is a Action, Comedy running about 100 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 85 votes. Notable cast includes Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-kei, Lam Ching-ying, Sammo Hung Kam-bo. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1981-11-10
- Runtime: 100 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Action, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1981-11-10
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What is The Prodigal Son about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Prodigal Son features Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-kei, Lam Ching-ying, Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Peter Chan Lung, Paul Chung Fat. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1981-11-10. Runtime: 100 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (85 votes). Genres: Action, Comedy. Original language: cn. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Prodigal Son?
- The Prodigal Son is listed as Action, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is The Prodigal Son?
- The Prodigal Son runs about 100 minutes.
- Who stars in The Prodigal Son?
- Cast highlights include Yuen Biao, Frankie Chan Fan-kei, Lam Ching-ying, Sammo Hung Kam-bo, Peter Chan Lung, Paul Chung Fat.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Prodigal Son?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Prodigal Son?
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