Return of the Prodigal Son (1976)
Original title: عودة الابن الضال
Return of the Prodigal Son is a 1976 Arabic-language drama movie directed by Youssef Chahine, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Hesham Selim, Majida El Roumi and Ahmed Mehrez.
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.
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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 24 September 1976.
How long is Return of the Prodigal Son?
Return of the Prodigal Son runs 2h 5m.
Who made Return of the Prodigal Son?
Return of the Prodigal Son was directed by Youssef Chahine.
Where can I watch Return of the Prodigal Son?
Return of the Prodigal Son is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Return of the Prodigal Son
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Hesham Selim as Ibrahim Tolba Madbouly
- Majida El Roumi as Tafida Hassouna
- Ahmed Mehrez as Ali Mohamed Madbouly
- Shoukry Sarhan as Tolba Mohamed Madbouly
- Huda Sultan as Ratiba, the Mother
- Mahmoud El Meligy as Mohamed Madbouly
- Soheir El Morshedy as Fatima Tawfiq Hassan
- Sid Ali Kouiret as Hassouna
- Ragaa Hussein as Lawahez - Hassouna's wife
- Ali Al Sharif as Clown
- Ahmed Abdel Wareth as Captain Hossam
- Ahmad Bedir as Ahmed Al-Taweel