---
title: 'The Return of the Prodigal Son (1976)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Youssef Chahine'
released: '1976-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 120
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'Egypt'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-return-of-the-prodigal-son-1976'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074168/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Return of the Prodigal Son (1976)

1976 · 120 min · Drama · Egypt

Original title: عودة الابن الضال

## Synopsis

The Return of the Prodigal Son is a 1976 Egyptian drama film directed by director Youssef Chahine. The film is about a family's younger son who returns to his rural home after 12 years in Cairo. His family and town had pinned their hopes on him being successful, but when they learn that he was imprisoned, it stirs intense reactions.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Youssef Chahine](https://cinepixo.com/people/youssef-chahine)

## Cast

- [Shoukry Sarhan](https://cinepixo.com/people/shoukry-sarhan)
- [Mahmoud el-Meliguy](https://cinepixo.com/people/mahmoud-el-meliguy)
- [Ragaa Hussein](https://cinepixo.com/people/ragaa-hussein)
- [Soheir El-Morshidy](https://cinepixo.com/people/soheir-el-morshidy)

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