6.4Return of the Prodigal Son · 1976
Return of the Prodigal Son (1976) is a Drama / Music film directed by Youssef Chahine, starring Hesham Selim, Majida El Roumi, Ahmed Mehrez.
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6.4Overview
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, Majida El Roumi, Ahmed Mehrez, Shoukry Sarhan, Huda Sultan, Mahmoud El Meligy, Soheir El Morshedy, Sid Ali Kouiret
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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 disillusionment.
When was "Return of the Prodigal Son" released?
Return of the Prodigal Son was released in 1976.
Who stars in "Return of the Prodigal Son"?
The cast includes Hesham Selim, Majida El Roumi, Ahmed Mehrez, Shoukry Sarhan.
