Return of the Prodigal Son
1976
Freed after spending years in prison, an activist's homecoming turns into a dark affair as his disillusion clashes with his family's expectations. Demonstrating Chahine’s eclecticism, this is an elegant melodrama, exuberant musical, layered allegory, and profound portrait of personal and political disillusionment.
Movie Details
| Original title | عودة الابن الضال |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 24, 1976 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | AR |
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What is Return of the Prodigal Son about?
Freed after spending years in prison, an activist's homecoming turns into a dark affair as his disillusion clashes with his family's expectations. Demonstrating Chahine’s eclecticism, this is an elegant melodrama, exuberant musical, layered allegory, and profound portrait of personal and political disillusionment.
When was Return of the Prodigal Son released?
Return of the Prodigal Son was released on Sep 24, 1976 (status: Released).
Who directed Return of the Prodigal Son?
The director has not been announced yet.
What is the TMDB rating of Return of the Prodigal Son?
Return of the Prodigal Son has a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 from 38 votes.