Return of the Prodigal Son
عودة الابن الضال
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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.
Cast
Hesham Selim
as Ibrahim Tolba Madbouly
Majida El Roumi
as Tafida Hassouna
Ahmed Mehrez
as Ali Mohamed Madbouly
Shoukry Sarhan
as Tolba Mohamed Madbouly
Huda Sultan
as Ratiba, the Mother
Mahmoud El Meligy
as Mohamed Madbouly
Soheir El Morshedy
as Fatima Tawfiq Hassan
Sid Ali Kouiret
as Hassouna
Ragaa Hussein
as Lawahez - Hassouna's wife
Ali Al Sharif
as Clown
Ahmed Abdel Wareth
as Captain Hossam
Ahmad Bedir
as Ahmed Al-Taweel
Mohamed Refaat
as
Aaidah Riyadh
as School teacher
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About Return of the Prodigal Son
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. Running 125 minutes.
Return of the Prodigal Son Cast and Characters
The cast features Hesham Selim (as Ibrahim Tolba Madbouly), Majida El Roumi (as Tafida Hassouna), Ahmed Mehrez (as Ali Mohamed Madbouly), Shoukry Sarhan (as Tolba Mohamed Madbouly), and Huda Sultan (as Ratiba, the Mother). Their performances are a major reason Return of the Prodigal Son has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Return of the Prodigal Son NowWhy People Are Watching Return of the Prodigal Son
Return of the Prodigal Son flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Arabic storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Return of the Prodigal Son?
Return of the Prodigal Son runs for 125 minutes (about 2.1 hours).
Is Return of the Prodigal Son good? What's the rating?
Return of the Prodigal Son holds a 6.4/10 rating based on 38 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Return of the Prodigal Son?
The main cast includes Hesham Selim, Majida El Roumi, Ahmed Mehrez, and Shoukry Sarhan, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Return of the Prodigal Son available in Arabic?
Yes — Return of the Prodigal Son was originally produced in Arabic and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Return of the Prodigal Son released?
Return of the Prodigal Son was released in 1976.
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What is Return of the Prodigal Son about?
Return of the Prodigal Son is a Drama/Music film. 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 on September 24, 1976. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. The film was produced by Office National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie Cinématographique (ONCIC).
Who stars in Return of the Prodigal Son?
Return of the Prodigal Son stars Hesham Selim, Majida El Roumi, Ahmed Mehrez and Shoukry Sarhan. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Return of the Prodigal Son available in HD?
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