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A wronged youth, ruthless masters, and a mother’s brutal kung fu training set revenge in motion.

THE PRODIGAL BOXER

One man’s path to vengeance begins in iron and ends in blood.

1972 · 1h 30m · R · Action · IMDB TMDB

A gifted but proud young martial arts student injures and kills an opponent. In retaliation , his father is killed. The young student vows revenge and begins to prepare for his epic face-off.

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What is The Prodigal Boxer about?

The Prodigal Boxer is a 1972 Hong Kong/Taiwan action film directed by Tsai Yang-Ming about Fong Sai Yuk, a young martial artist wrongfully accused of murder who must endure brutal training to avenge his father's death.

Programmer's Pick

Martial arts cinema doesn’t get more elemental: wrongful accusation, a vengeful bloodbath, and a mother’s training that’s as punishing as any villain’s fists. Meng Fei’s Fong Sai Yuk is both cocky and sympathetic—a recipe for classic kung fu mayhem.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

The Prodigal Boxer brings the legendary Chinese folk hero Fong Sai Yuk to the screen as a brash, inexperienced youth. After being wrongfully accused of murder, Fong becomes the target of two ruthless kung fu school masters who seek revenge and ultimately take the life of his father. Beaten and outmatched, Fong turns to his formidable martial artist mother, who subjects him to rigorous training and a mysterious herbal bath that promises near invulnerability. As Fong prepares for his quest for justice, the film sets up a classic martial arts showdown fueled by family loyalty, honor, and the relentless pursuit of revenge.

Details & Specs

Director
Tsai Yang-Ming
Writer
Ni Kuang
Release
1972
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
Hong Kong, Taiwan
Language
Mandarin
Genres
Action
Also Known As
Kung Fu: The Punch of Death, The Prodigal Boxer, O Guerreiro Imortal, 方世玉, Punhos de Tigre

Cast & Crew

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Director: Tsai Yang-Ming Writer: Ni Kuang
Mang Fei Mang Fei Fong Sai-Yuk Maggie Lee Maggie Lee Siu Pin Pai Hung Pai Hung Fong Sai-Yuk's mother Yasuaki Kurata Yasuaki Kurata Iron Hand Tan Wong Ching Wong Ching Tan's brother Sun Lan Sun Lan Thief Tung Choi-Bo Tung Choi-Bo General Lei Sze-Ma Wah-Lung Sze-Ma Wah-Lung Fong Sai-Yuk's father Wong Yuet-Ting Wong Yuet-Ting Chai Lam Chai Lam Father of death student Max Lee Chiu-Chun Max Lee Chiu-Chun Friend of Fong Sai-Yuk Chan Dik-Hak Chan Dik-Hak Friend of Fong Sai-Yuk Fung Hak-On Fung Hak-On Friend of Fong Sai-Yuk Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung Brandy Yuen Jan-Yeung Friend of Fong Sai-Yuk Yuen Shun-Yi Yuen Shun-Yi Friend of Fong Sai-Yuk Danny Chow Yun-Kin Danny Chow Yun-Kin Fong family's servant Tam Bo Tam Bo Fong Family's servant Lam Yuen Lam Yuen Lau Kar-Wing Lau Kar-Wing Tan's thug Wong Shu-Tong Wong Shu-Tong Tan's thug Yuen Cheung-Yan Yuen Cheung-Yan Jack Long Shi-Chia Jack Long Shi-Chia

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Why Cult

Folk Hero Action

Fong Sai Yuk, legendary in Chinese lore, is brought to life in this kinetic martial arts tale.

Ruthless Villain Masters

Not one but two vicious kung fu masters serve up formidable opposition, raising the stakes for our young hero.

Maternal Training Montage

Fong’s mother puts him through brutal, inventive kung fu training sequences, including an herbal bath with mysterious effects.

Classic Revenge Plot

The story delivers the ultimate martial arts setup: a son avenging his father’s murder against overwhelming odds.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Prodigal Boxer released? +

The Prodigal Boxer was released in 1972.

Who directed The Prodigal Boxer? +

Tsai Yang-Ming directed The Prodigal Boxer.

How long is The Prodigal Boxer? +

The Prodigal Boxer has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is The Prodigal Boxer? +

The Prodigal Boxer is an action film.

Where can I watch The Prodigal Boxer? +

You can watch The Prodigal Boxer on SassyFlix.

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