Return of the Prodigal Son
movie

Released September 24, 1976
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.
Runtime
2h 5m
Origin Country
Egypt
Original Language
Arabic
Original Title
عودة الابن الضال
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Algeria
- Egypt
Spoken Languages
- العربية (Arabic)
Production Companies

Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC)
Egypt

أفلام مصر العالمية (يوسف شاهين وشركاه)
Egypt








