The Prodigal Boxer

This week, Gavin and I are going OLD SCHOOL and tackling an early Kung Fu film from the ‘Basher’ era- a time before the slick, fast paced, and clean choreography of the late 70’s. Back when things were still mean, gritty, and rough and tumble! Listen in as we discuss ‘The Prodigal Boxer’, a 1972 retelling of the Chinese folk hero Fong Sai-Yuk! Starring Meng Fei as the titular character, this version of the story has him going into seclusion to train under the tutelage of his mother, after his father is murdered at the hands of two treacherous martial arts expert brothers-one of whom is played by the legendary Yasuaki Kurata! We break down everything from the extremely unique, artistic approach of director Yang-Ming Tsai, the intriguing storyline, and of course the fight sequences, which set themselves apart from other entries of the ‘Basher’ era thanks to the genius choreography of Lau Kar-Wing and the performances of both Meng Fei and Kurata Sensei. Don’t forget to subscribe, download, like, and share with your friends! Thanks again for the continued support and we hope you enjoy!