Movie

The Return of the Prodigal Son

★ 5.9(18)19671h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Evald Schorm
Release date: 1967-03-10
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Czech
Status: Released
Country: Czechoslovakia
Studio: Filmové studio Barrandov

About The Return of the Prodigal Son

The Return of the Prodigal Son is a 1967 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Evald Schorm, starring Jan Kačer, Jana Brejchová and Jiří Menzel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Return of the Prodigal Son in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Engineer Jan Sebek (Jan Kacer) is undergoing treatment in a mental home after his unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide. His therapist, via discussions both with the patient and with people who know him, tries to find out what made the young and seemingly satisfied man decide to end his own life. Jan's pretty wife Jana (Jana Brejchová) claims not to know about anything but she is conducting an affair with a family friend, almost publicly and with the blessing of her parents.

Cast

Jan Kačer

Jan Sebek

Jana Brejchová

Jana

Jiří Menzel

Jirí

Milan Morávek

Doctor

Dana Medřická

Olga

Anna Lebedová

Jana's Mother

Antonín Lebeda

Jana's Father

Jiřina Třebická

zdravotní sestra

Jiří Kylián

Zdeněk

Nina Divíšková

Klára Kačerová

Hana Kreihanslová

Themes & keywords

adulteryhusband wife relationshipsuicide attemptasylumalienationdoctorunhappinessoutsider

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Return of the Prodigal Son in France?+

The Return of the Prodigal Son is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Return of the Prodigal Son on Netflix?+

The Return of the Prodigal Son is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Return of the Prodigal Son?+

The Return of the Prodigal Son has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Return of the Prodigal Son?+

The Return of the Prodigal Son stars Jan Kačer, Jana Brejchová, Jiří Menzel, Milan Morávek and Dana Medřická.

When did The Return of the Prodigal Son come out?+

The Return of the Prodigal Son is a 1967 movie directed by Evald Schorm.

What genre is The Return of the Prodigal Son?+

The Return of the Prodigal Son is Drama film.

Who directed The Return of the Prodigal Son?+

The Return of the Prodigal Son was directed by Evald Schorm.