Return of the Prodigal Son (1976)

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.

Released Sept. 24, 1976 125 min None+

Genres: Crime, Drama, Music, Musical

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