The Prodigal Son

1988 0h 30m EN

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★6.8TMDB · 3

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Synopsis

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The Prodigal Son is a parable of a wayward son reunited with his father and family after having squandered all his inheritance through wasteful and idolatrous living. Learn of God’s encompassing love for those who humbly repent.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ivan Crosland
Jesus (voice)
Glen Camomille
Pharisee
Christopher P. Angelos
Jacob (voice)
Jared Davis
Father (voice)
John Runnels
Nehemiah (voice)
Gene Pack
Servant (voice)
Ruth Hale
Clothier / Florist (voice)
Beverly Rowland
Fortune-teller (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Richard Rich
Writers: Orson Scott Card
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 8

ERA

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38 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Animated Stories from the New Testament Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Lex de Azevedo. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor James Koford shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Ivan Crosland and Glen Camomille and Christopher P. Angelos carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0961161 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Richard Rich directs. Lex de Azevedo scores. James Koford cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 30-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
238 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Part of the "Animated Stories from the New Testament Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Lex de Azevedo. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor James Koford shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Ivan Crosland and Glen Camomille and Christopher P. Angelos carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0961161 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Original score: Lex de Azevedo
Editing: James Koford
Runtime: 30 min · 0h 30m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): G
IMDB: The Prodigal Son (1988)

Part of

Animated Stories from the New Testament Collection

The series is an educational non-sectarian collection of stories from the New Testament Bible, intended to encourage positive values and character traits in young people.