Return of the Prodigal Son
6.4
1976
2h 5m
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 Information
Status
Released
Release Date
September 24, 1976
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
6.4
(37 votes)
Genres
Drama
Music
Production Companies
Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
MISR International Films
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.
