The Return of the Prodigal Son (عودة الابن الضال) 48 years old
In this Andre Gide adaptation, an activist is released after many years in prison and returns home, shaking up established relationships among his family members at the farm governed by his strict father. 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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The Return of the Prodigal Son Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ahmad Bedir He was 30, now 79 years old | |
| Hesham Selim He was 17, now 66 years old | as Ibrahim |
| Mahmoud el-Meliguy He was 65, 72 years old when he died | |
| Sid Ali Kouiret He was 42, now 91 years old | |
| Soheir El-Morshidy She was 29, now 78 years old | as Fatma |
The Return of the Prodigal Son Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Salah Jahine as Screenplay. | Writing |
The Return of the Prodigal Son (48 years)
- Release day: Thursday, January 01, 1976
- Runtime: 124 minutes