The Prodigal Son – Special Collector's Edition (Hong Kong Legends)
Sammo Hung's (Martial Law) crowning achievement, The Prodigal
Son introduces the new fluid concept of the Wing Tsun style at its most
captivating.
Leung Chang (Yuen Biao) is a spoiled brat who thinks he is a remarkable kung fu
champion, ignorant that his father actually pays his opponents to lose to
him – until he meets up with an unrelenting opera performer Yee Tai (Lam
Ching-ying, Mr. Vampire).
Beaten soundly by Yee Tai, Leong decides to really beef up his kung fu skills
and asks Yee to take him as a disciple. Yee refuses but changes his mind after a
Manchu prince and his men kill everyone in the opera troupe but them. When Yee
is stabbed by the prince, it is up to Leong to avenge his fellow troupe
members.
Hong Kong action movies are known for high-level octane, choreography and
stunts, but not many attain the exceptional quality found in The Prodigal
Son.
Critic Reviews:
- " The Prodigal Son is an impressive film that benefits the most from its action scenes and cinematography. " – Panos Kotzathanasis
- " This Sammo Hung's second Wing Chun movie is good action-comedy with Yuen Biao and Lam Ching Ying. " – Dean M
- " Wing Chun greatness and a fantastic showcase of Lam Ching-Ying's skills. One of the best MA flicks ever made. " – Tsubaki S