The Prodigal Son

1981 · 100 MIN · IMDB 7.3 · 3,638 VOTES · DIR. Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

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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
00:03:50 Oh dear!
00:07:02 - Do you want to spar? - Go on.
00:09:44 - What's your name? - My name is Leung, Yee-tai Leung.
00:13:55 What are you laughing at? Don't you know who I am?
00:16:58 - That looks good, Master. - But not good enough.
00:20:43 I didn't want to see you get hurt, Chang.
00:23:43 I bought it at a good price so this is a sound investment.
00:27:11 Yes, Master. I'll do that straight away.
00:31:03 Why did they beat you up?
00:37:28 Welcome!
00:40:36 You're so unreasonable!
00:45:32 You'd ambush me now, you fiend? After you, Doctor.
00:56:47 This is called the Drunken Scribe's Pen.
01:01:04 You think closing that door will stop me coming after you?
01:04:05 Even his eyes are bigger. Plus he acts like a man.
01:07:25 - Why have you got that axe, Father? - To dig up sweet potatoes.
01:10:25 Remember to use what I taught you.
01:14:29 This is the basic stance.
01:18:00 Why didn't you hit me? In a fight there are no relationships.
01:21:21 The sight of you disgusts me. We're going outside, Chang.
01:24:48 You have no pulse, Girly Man.
01:29:00 I don't really know who the First Fist of Fut Shan is
01:32:13 - Master! - Master Leung!

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,037
Dialogue density10.4 lines / min
First line00:00:44
Final line01:32:13

Production Record

DirectorSammo Hung Kam-Bo
LanguageChinese
IMDb votes3,638