The Return of the Prodigal Son(1967)
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The Return of the Prodigal Son Synopsis
Engineer Jan Sebek (Jan Kacer) is undergoing treatment in a mental home after his unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide. His therapist, via discussions both with the patient and with people who know him, tries to find out what made the young and seemingly satisfied man decide to end his own life. Jan's pretty wife Jana (Jana Brejchová) claims not to know about anything but she is conducting an affair with a family friend, almost publicly and with the blessing of her parents.
The Return of the Prodigal Son (1967) is a drama film directed by Evald Schorm, released on March 10, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Jan Kačer, Jana Brejchová, Jiří Menzel and Milan Morávek. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Evald Schorm
- Writers:
- Sergej Machonin, Evald Schorm, Evald Schorm
- Cinematographer:
- František Uldrich
- Composer:
- Jan Klusák
- Production:
- Filmové studio Barrandov
- Status:
- Released
The Return of the Prodigal Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jan Kačer
as Jan Sebek
Jana Brejchová
as Jana
Jiří Menzel
as Jirí
- Milan Morávek
Milan Morávek
as Doctor
Dana Medřická
as Olga
- Anna Lebedová
Anna Lebedová
as Jana's Mother
- Antonín Lebeda
Antonín Lebeda
as Jana's Father
Jiřina Třebická
as zdravotní sestra
- Jiří Kylián
Jiří Kylián
as Zdeněk
Nina Divíšková
- Klára Kačerová
Klára Kačerová
Hana Kreihanslová
Key crew
Directed by Evald Schorm, written by Sergej Machonin, Evald Schorm and Evald Schorm.
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The Return of the Prodigal Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 18 ratings.
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The Return of the Prodigal Son – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Return of the Prodigal Son online?
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The Return of the Prodigal Son (1967) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Return of the Prodigal Son?
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The main cast of The Return of the Prodigal Son (1967) includes Jan Kačer, Jana Brejchová, Jiří Menzel, Milan Morávek and Dana Medřická. The film was directed by Evald Schorm. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Return of the Prodigal Son released?
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The Return of the Prodigal Son was released on March 10, 1967 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Return of the Prodigal Son worth watching?
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The Return of the Prodigal Son (1967) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.