The Prodigal (1983 film)

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The Prodigal
The Prodigal.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by James F. Collier
Written byJames F. Collier
Based on Parable of the Prodigal Son
Produced byKen Wales
Starring John Hammond
Hope Lange
John Cullum
Morgan Brittany
Ian Bannen
Joey Travolta
Arliss Howard
Cinematography Frank Stanley
Edited byBill Brame
Music by Bruce Broughton
Color process Technicolor
Distributed by World Wide Pictures
Release date
  • January 1, 1983 (1983-01-01)
Running time
109 minutes
CountryUnited States

The Prodigal is a 1983 film directed by James F. Collier. It is a retelling of the story of the prodigal son and stars John Hammond, Hope Lange, John Cullum, Morgan Brittany, Ian Bannen, Joey Travolta, and Arliss Howard. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Bowker's Complete Video Directory 2001 - Page 1382 0835244229 The Prodigal. (1983). Drama. 109 mins. John Hammond, Hope Lange, John Cullum, Ian Bannen, Joey Travolta, Arliss Howard, Morgan Brittany, Billy Graham. Directed by James Collier. No one knows when the Stuart ...
  2. Christianity Today - Volume 27, Issues 11-19 -1983 - Page 16 John Hammond is Greg Stuart, the disillusioned "prodigal" searching for a fatted calf in the myriad dust-laden corners ... ghetto where he attempts to rediscover his childhood faith; his wife (Hope Lange) nearly into the arms of another man."