The Prodigal Son 1981
“The fighting men in Chinese opera house.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
- Networks
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
What is The Prodigal Son?
The Prodigal Son is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 10, 1981
- Studios
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
- Genres
- Action, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films
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Overview
The Prodigal Son is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A rich kung fu fighter discovers the truth about his skills after a humiliating defeat.”
- features action choreography
- tells the story of a rich man's son seeking a better teacher
- the protagonist initially believes he is the best fighter because his father bribes opponents
Watch it if you are interested in a 1981 Hong Kong martial arts action and comedy film.
The film contains action themes suitable for audiences interested in martial arts cinema.
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When was The Prodigal Son released?
The film was released on December 22, 1981.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified under action and comedy.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Did the film win any awards?
Yes, it won the award for Best Action Choreography at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
What triggers the main character to find a better teacher?
He resolves to find a better teacher after a humiliating defeat by an actor in a traveling theatre company.
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