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The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son

Genres

Drama

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A father has two sons, the older one serious and hard-working, the younger one spendthrift and pleasure-seeking. The latter rejects his father's authority and leaves home. It is not long before he wastes all his fortune and falls into poverty. He repents and decides to return home. Despite his older son's resentment, the father welcomes back the lost sheep.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

18 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

08 July 1909

Country

France

Cast

René Alexandre

René Alexandre

Le fils aîné

Jean Dehelly

Jean Dehelly

Le fils prodigue

Henry Sylvain

Henry Sylvain

Le père

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