The Prodigal Son
1981 · 100 MIN · IMDB 7.3 · 3,638 VOTES · DIR. Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,037 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:44 Fut Shan was a big town in southern China
00:03:52 - Are you OK, Master? - Of course I am.
00:07:07 - Why are you here then? - How about going to the opera?
00:09:55 - Then straight on through the night. - That's not supper, you rascal.
00:14:08 - He's the Street Brawler. - Is he?
00:17:41 Master Chang.
00:21:16 Master.
00:24:20 You act so wonderfully, Brother Tai.
00:27:54 - Where did this come from? - A good cane can really hurt!
00:32:14 Please be patient, Master. It's not your turn yet.
00:38:26 - Please go in. - With pleasure.
00:43:13 As a Wing Chun expert
00:49:09 Director!
00:58:21 Twiggy, this is your father's first attempt at calligraphy
01:01:54 Please explain how you were taking advantage of my daughter?
01:05:24 But you said girls can't learn kung fu.
01:08:23 Hold this, Twiggy. Here.
01:11:25 and if challenged, you could lose your life.
01:15:52 Put out your hand.
01:19:37 Even if you permit it, he may not teach me.
01:22:31 Try it.
01:26:52 call your young master three times and you'll be able to see him.
01:30:35 Practice? Try and hit me with your fist now.
01:38:58 I don't need your praise.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,037
Dialogue density10.4 lines / min
First line00:00:44
Final line01:38:58
Production Record
DirectorSammo Hung Kam-Bo
LanguageChinese
IMDb votes3,638