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Return of the Prodigal Son (1976)
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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.
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Worth tryingHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Viewer insight Return of the Prodigal Son is a 1976 film in the Drama / Music category from Algeria, Egypt. Directed by Youssef Chahine. Starring Hesham Selim and Majida El Roumi. Runtime: about 124 minutes. Original language: Arabic. TMDB rating: 6.4/10.
Genre: Drama / Music, Released in 1976, Original language: Arabic, Production: Algeria, Egypt, Runtime: about 124 minutes, Starring Hesham Selim and Majida El Roumi.
Runtime
124 min
Original language
Arabic
Country of origin
Algeria, Egypt
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
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
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Ragaa Hussein
Lawahez - Hassouna's wife
Ali Al Sharif
Clown
Ahmed Abdel Wareth
Captain Hossam
Ahmad Bedir
Ahmed Al-Taweel
Mohamed Refaat
Aaidah Riyadh
School teacher
Director: Youssef Chahine
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1What is movie Return of the Prodigal Son (1976)?
It is a movie released in 1976 within the Drama, Music category.
2What is the story of Return of the Prodigal Son?
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4What is the rating of Return of the Prodigal Son?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 based on 38 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Return of the Prodigal Son?
Its runtime is about 124 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Return of the Prodigal Son best suited for?
Best for viewers who value emotional clarity, strong character work, and stories that leave a lasting impression.
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