The Prodigal Son
The fighting men in Chinese opera house.
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11/10/1981Runtime
100 minsOverview
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.
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A spirited martial arts comedy about a spoiled young fighter learning humility through defeat and discovering his true potential. It's filled with inventive action choreography and genuine humor that emerges from character rather than cheap jokes.
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