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Return of the Prodigal Son

عودة الابن الضال

Year
1976
Country
EG, DZ
Language
ar
Genre
Drama, Music
Runtime
125 min
Rating
6.4/10
Director
Youssef Chahine

Plot Overview

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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Director

Youssef Chahine in Return of the Prodigal SonYoussef Chahine

Cast & Key Characters

Hesham Selim in Return of the Prodigal SonHesham SelimIbrahim Tolba MadboulyMajida El Roumi in Return of the Prodigal SonMajida El RoumiTafida HassounaAhmed Mehrez in Return of the Prodigal SonAhmed MehrezAli Mohamed MadboulyShoukry Sarhan in Return of the Prodigal SonShoukry SarhanTolba Mohamed MadboulyHuda Sultan in Return of the Prodigal SonHuda SultanRatiba, the MotherMahmood Al-Meleji in Return of the Prodigal SonMahmood Al-MelejiMohamed MadboulySoheir El Morshedy in Return of the Prodigal SonSoheir El MorshedyFatima Tawfiq HassanSid Ali Kouiret in Return of the Prodigal SonSid Ali KouiretHassounaRagaa Hussein in Return of the Prodigal SonRagaa HusseinLawahez - Hassouna's wifeAli Al Sharif in Return of the Prodigal SonAli Al SharifClownAhmed Abdel Wareth in Return of the Prodigal SonAhmed Abdel WarethCaptain HossamAhmad Bedir in Return of the Prodigal SonAhmad BedirAhmed Al-Taweel

Writers

Farouk Beloufa in Return of the Prodigal SonFarouk BeloufaAGAndré GideSalah Jahin in Return of the Prodigal SonSalah Jahin

Production

MISR International FilmsOffice National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

Critical Reception & Ratings

Return of the Prodigal Son is rated 6.4 out of 10 by viewers — 38 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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 d

Who stars in Return of the Prodigal Son?

Hesham Selim, Majida El Roumi, Ahmed Mehrez, Shoukry Sarhan, Huda Sultan, Mahmood Al-Meleji.

Who is the director of Return of the Prodigal Son?

Youssef Chahine.

When was Return of the Prodigal Son released?

1976.

Where can I watch Return of the Prodigal Son?

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