Movie

Return of the Prodigal Son

★ 6.4(38)19762h 5m

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Good to know

Director: Youssef Chahine
Release date: 1976-09-24
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: Algeria
Studio: Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)

About Return of the Prodigal Son

Return of the Prodigal Son is a 1976 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Youssef Chahine, starring Hesham Selim, Majida El Roumi and Ahmed Mehrez. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 38 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Return of the Prodigal Son in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Hesham Selim

Ibrahim Tolba Madbouly

Majida El Roumi

Tafida Hassouna

Ahmed Mehrez

Ali Mohamed Madbouly

Shoukry Sarhan

Tolba Mohamed Madbouly

Huda Sultan

Ratiba, the Mother

Mahmoud El Meligy

Mohamed Madbouly

Soheir El Morshedy

Fatima Tawfiq Hassan

Sid Ali Kouiret

Hassouna

Ragaa Hussein

Lawahez - Hassouna's wife

Ali Al Sharif

Clown

Ahmed Abdel Wareth

Captain Hossam

Ahmad Bedir

Ahmed Al-Taweel

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Is Return of the Prodigal Son on Netflix?+

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

How long is Return of the Prodigal Son?+

Return of the Prodigal Son has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in Return of the Prodigal Son?+

Return of the Prodigal Son stars Hesham Selim, Majida El Roumi, Ahmed Mehrez, Shoukry Sarhan and Huda Sultan.

When did Return of the Prodigal Son come out?+

Return of the Prodigal Son is a 1976 movie directed by Youssef Chahine.

What genre is Return of the Prodigal Son?+

Return of the Prodigal Son is Drama and Music film.

Who directed Return of the Prodigal Son?+

Return of the Prodigal Son was directed by Youssef Chahine.