The Prodigal(1955)
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The Prodigal Synopsis
A wealthy young Hebrew traveling in Damascus renounces his faith after he is seduced by an alluring pagan priestess and cheated of his fortune by the High Priest as well.
The Prodigal (1955) is a drama and adventure film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on May 6, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Lana Turner, Edmund Purdom, Louis Calhern and Audrey Dalton. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Maurice Zimm, Joseph I. Breen, Samuel James Larsen
- Producers:
- Charles Schnee
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Composer:
- Bronislau Kaper
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Prodigal (1955) Trailer
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The Prodigal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lana Turner
as Samarra
Edmund Purdom
as Micah
Louis Calhern
as Nahreeb
Audrey Dalton
as Ruth
James Mitchell
as Asham
Neville Brand
as Rhakim
Walter Hampden
as Eli
Taina Elg
as Elissa
Francis L. Sullivan
as Bosra
Joseph Wiseman
as Carmish
John Dehner
as Joram
Sandy Descher
as Yasmin
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Maurice Zimm, Joseph I. Breen and Samuel James Larsen, produced by Charles Schnee.
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The Prodigal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Prodigal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Prodigal online?
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The Prodigal (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Prodigal?
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The main cast of The Prodigal (1955) includes Lana Turner, Edmund Purdom, Louis Calhern, Audrey Dalton and James Mitchell. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Prodigal released?
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The Prodigal was released on May 6, 1955 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Prodigal worth watching?
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The Prodigal (1955) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Prodigal?
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