The Prodigal

The Prodigal (1955)

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One critic has noted that The Prodigal was aptly titled, inasmuch as it was all too prodigal with the funds of the then-flagging MGM studios. In its retelling of the 22-verse Biblical story of the Prodigal Son, the film helpfully fills in the story details inconsiderately left out of the Old… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 53 min.
Directed By
Richard Thorpe
Genres
Drama, Faith & Spirituality, Classics
In Theaters
Sep 14, 1955 Wide
On DVD
Jun 26, 2007

Critic Reviews

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    ...not even the undistinguished acting is campy enough to save a script that takes itself so seriously. (Cult Camp Classics, Vol. 4: Historical Epics)

  • John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

    ...a lavish MGM spectacle of the era, with the movie's costume and set designers the real stars of the show.

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  • jay n


    Well appointed but plodding biblical spectacle with Lana looking beautiful in some eye popping and for the period very revealing costumes. A high quality cast is trapped in this junior league Sunday school lesson. Still if you're a fan of "The Robe", "The Ten… More

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