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Prodigal Son (The) AKA Bai Ga Jai AKA Pull No Punches (1981)
A rich man's son believes himself to be the best kung fu fighter in Canton.Director: Sammo Hung Kam Bo
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:Cast and Crew Biographies
Film Synopsis
Theatrical Trailer
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Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Japanese, Korean
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
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Extras:Cast and Crew Biographies
Theatrical Trailer
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Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Thai, Vietnamese
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
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Extras:Cast and Crew Biographies
Film Synopsis
Theatrical Trailer
Bonus trailer for "Knockabout" -
Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Japanese, Korean
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Mandarin Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Identical to Mega Star edition.
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Extras:Fortune Star (US) Promotional Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
Bonus Trailers -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese DTS 5.1
Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
English DTS 5.1
English Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:English subtitles have grammar errors through out.
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Extras:DISC ONE: Prodigal Son
*The Film
Filmographies
Stills Gallery
Theatrical Trailer
Bonus Trailers
Weblink
DISC TWO: The Miracle Fighters -
Subtitles:French (Forced)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Extras:Bonus Trailers:
- "The Cook" (1:49)
- "Trigger Man" (1:23)
- "The Rage" (1:41)
- "Numb" (2:00)
- "Broken: Engel des Todes" (1:36)
- Tomas Milian: Der Superbulle:
-- "Ein Superesel auf dem Ku'Damm" (2:08)
-- "Der Kuckuck" (2:05)
- "The Last Man on Earth" (3:45)
- "Tampopo" (1:47)
- "Minbo - Die Kunst der Erpressung" (2:05)
- Martial Arts Finest-Reihe:
-- "Die Todesfaust des kleinen Drachen" (3:57)
-- "The Magnificent Butcher" (4:06)
-- "Two Legendary Heroes" (3:48)
- "Recon 2020" (0:53)
- "Die letzte Rechnung zahlst du selbst" (2:54)
- "Mortal Fighters" (1:24) -
Subtitles:English, German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 1.0
Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 1.0
German Dolby Digital 1.0 -
Case type:Keep Case
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Hong Kong film expert Bey Logan (2002)
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Extras:Bey Logan Biography (text)
Tribute to Lam Ching-Ying (text)
Interviews:
- "The Heroic Trio" 2002 interview with Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao & Frankie Chan (26:53)
- "Life Imitating Art" 2002 interview with Guy Lai (27:49)
The Art of Wing Chun (text)
Trailers:
- UK Promotional Trailer (2:02)
- Theatrical Trailer (4:26)
Other Attractions
- "Ninja in the Dragon's Den" (1:52 + DVD specs)
- "The Avenging Fist" (1:36 + DVD specs)
- "Tai Chi Boxer" (1:47 + DVD specs)
- "Zu Warriors From The Magic Mountain" (2:03 + DVD specs)
- "The Scorpion King" (1:45 + DVD specs)
- "Iron Fisted Monk" (1:24 + DVD specs) -
Subtitles:Dutch and English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Image appears to be slightly stretched.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with Hong Kong film expert Bey Logan
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Extras:Bey Logan Biography (text)
Tribute to Lam Ching-Ying (text)
Interviews:
- The Heroic Trio: An Interview with Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao & Frankie Chan (26:53)
- Life Imitating Art: An Interview with Guy Lai (27:49)
The Art of Wing Chun (text)
Trailers:
- UK Promotional Trailer (2:02)
- Original Theatrical Trailer (4:26)
Other Attractions
- "Ninja in the Dragon's Den" (1:52 + DVD specs)
- "The Avenging Fist" (1:36 + DVD specs)
- "Tai Chi Boxer" (1:47 + DVD specs)
- "Zu Warriors From The Magic Mountain" (2:03 + DVD specs)
- "The Scorpion King" (1:45 + DVD specs)
- "Iron Fisted Monk" (1:24 + DVD specs) -
Subtitles:Dutch and English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Image appears to be slightly stretched.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Hong Kong film expert Bey Logan (2002)
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Extras:Bey Logan Biography (text)
Tribute to Lam Ching-Ying (text)
Interviews:
- "The Heroic Trio" 2002 interview with Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao & Frankie Chan (26:53)
- "Life Imitating Art" 2002 interview with Guy Lai (27:49)
The Art of Wing Chun (text)
Trailers:
- UK Promotional Trailer (2:02)
- Theatrical Trailer (4:26)
Other Attractions
- "Ninja in the Dragon's Den" (1:52 + DVD specs)
- "The Avenging Fist" (1:36 + DVD specs)
- "Tai Chi Boxer" (1:47 + DVD specs)
- "Zu Warriors From The Magic Mountain" (2:03 + DVD specs)
- "The Scorpion King" (1:45 + DVD specs)
- "Iron Fisted Monk" (1:24 + DVD specs) -
Subtitles:Dutch and English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Image appears to be slightly stretched.
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Extras:Interview with actor/director Sammo Hung (in English with subtitles) (6:32)
Still Gallery and Slideshow
Theatrical Trailer (4:26)
New Trailer (1:32)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Zu: Warriors From The Magic Mountain" (1:34)
- "Dragons Forever" (1:50)
- "Project A" (2:07) -
Subtitles:Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), and English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese DTS 5.1
Cantonese Dolby Digital 5.1
Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
Mandarin Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:The mono tracks are actually downmixed from 5.1 and not original.
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary by Hong Kong film expert Bey Logan (2002)
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Extras:Bey Logan Biography (text)
Tribute to Lam Ching-Ying (text)
Interviews:
- "The Heroic Trio" 2002 interview with Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao & Frankie Chan (26:53)
- "Life Imitating Art" 2002 interview with Guy Lai (27:49)
The Art of Wing Chun (text)
Trailers:
- UK Promotional Trailer (2:02)
- Theatrical Trailer (4:26)
Other Attractions
- "Ninja in the Dragon's Den" (1:52 + DVD specs)
- "The Avenging Fist" (1:36 + DVD specs)
- "Tai Chi Boxer" (1:47 + DVD specs)
- "Zu Warriors From The Magic Mountain" (2:03 + DVD specs)
- "The Scorpion King" (1:45 + DVD specs)
- "Iron Fisted Monk" (1:24 + DVD specs) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):Cantonese Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Dual Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Image appears to be slightly stretched.
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OVERALL: Draw
The R2 UK Hong Kong Legends, R2 UK Cine Asia, and R4 Australian Hong Kong Legends have the most additional extras and original mono track.
The R3 Hong Kong Joy Sales has a DTS track with some extras though note the mono tracks on the R3 are downmixes from the 5.1 tracks and not the original mono soundtrack.
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CUTS:
- R0 Hong Kong- Mega Star - Yes - Missing a scene at the Chinese Opera with Yuen Biao & Lam Ching-Ying.
- R0 Hong Kong- Universe Laser and Video Co. Ltd. - Yes. Slight cut to scene in which Leung Jan's servant beats him with a pole. (99:37 NTSC).
- R1 America- Tai Seng - Yes - Missing a scene at the Chinese Opera with Yuen Biao & Lam Ching-Ying.
- R1 America- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment - No Cuts (104:15 NTSC).
- R2 La Saga du Kung Fu - Vol.3 France- HK Video - No cuts (100:24 PAL).
- R2 Germany- Sunfilm - No cuts (99:46 PAL).
- R2 Special Collector's Edition Holland- Hong Kong Legends - No Cuts (100:35 PAL)
- R2 Special Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Cine Asia - No Cuts (100:35 PAL)
- R2 Special Collector's Edition United Kingdom- Hong Kong Legends - No Cuts (100:35 PAL)
- R3 Hong Kong- Joy Sales - No Cuts (104:17 NTSC).
- R4 Australia- Hong Kong Legends - No Cuts (100:35 PAL).
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Comparison added by David on 04/08/02
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 24/12/15UPDATE LOG:
26/03/12: Addition of the Australian release.
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25/12/15: Addition of UK Cine Asia, France, Germany, updated US runtime, UK HKL specs, HK Universe runtime, ASINs, production year from 1983 to 1981.
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