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The Prodigal Son – Chinese poster

Title: Prodigal Son
Star: Yuen Biao, Lam Ching-ying, Sammo Hung
Director: Sammo Hung
Description: This is an original movie poster printed by Golden Harvest to promote the theatrical release of the film. The artwork is  by the legendary Hong Kong cinema ‘posterist’ Yuen Tai-yung
Publishing year of product: 1981
Condition : Mint (never displayed)

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Reel East launches our Heroes of Wing Chun series with one of the greatest kung fu movies ever devote to the art

In 1981, actor/ director Sammo Hung made the film many consider to be his masterpiece, ‘The Prodigal Son’). The film tells a story from the history of Wing Chun kung fu, the style made famous worldwide by Bruce Lee. Sammo co-stars in, directs and choreographs the film, which stars Yuen Biao as a the young Leung Jaan. This ‘prodigal son’ will grow up to become the great-grandmaster of Ip Man. Ip Man was Bruce Lee’s teacher, and has been played on-screen in a series of hit films starring Donnie Yen. ‘Prodigal Son’ features sterling supporting performances by Lam Ching-ying (of ‘Mr. Vampire’fame) and Sammo himself. Reel East are excited to share the original memorabilia created by Golden Harvest to promote this film. These items are a must-have for fans of kung fu cinema and superstar Sammo Hung, and for long-time devotees of Wing Chun kung fu.

Original Chinese theatrical poster: