The Prodigal Son
Der verlorene Sohn
Synopsis
Story of the trials and tribulations of a German who emigrates to the US during the Great Depression.
Top Cast
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Luis Trenker
Tonio Feuersinger
Maria Andergast
Barbl Gudauner
Bertl Schultes
Barbls Vater
Marian Marsh
Lilian Williams
F. W. Schröder-Schrom
Mr. Williams
Jimmie Fox
Hobby
Paul Henckels
Lehrer
Eduard Köck
Tonios Vater
Melanie Horeschowsky
Rosina Unverdorben
Borwin Walth
Butler
Theo Lingen
Emmerich Albert
Holzfäller (woodcutter)
Luis Gerold
Holzfäller (woodcutter)
Hans Jamnig
Holzfäller (woodcutter)
Lore Schützendorf
Rauhnacht maiden
Hans Kettler
Lucie Euler
Wirtin (landlady)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Trenker
- Screenplay & Story
- Luis Trenker
- Original Score
- Giuseppe Becce
- Original Title
- Der verlorene Sohn
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Universal-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Trenker
Luis Trenker, Arnold Ulitz, Reinhart Steinbicker
Giuseppe Becce
Reimar Kuntze, Albert Benitz
Waldemar Gaede, Andrew Marton
Paul Kohner
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Trenker
Director
Arnold Ulitz
Writer
Reinhart Steinbicker
Writer
Paul Kohner
Producer
Waldemar Gaede
Editor
Giuseppe Becce
Original Music Composer
Reimar Kuntze
Director of Photography
Albert Benitz
Director of Photography
Luis Trenker
Screenplay
Andrew Marton
Editor
Adolf Braun
Costume Design
Martin Gericke
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prodigal Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prodigal Son about?
Story of the trials and tribulations of a German who emigrates to the US during the Great Depression.
Who directed The Prodigal Son?
The Prodigal Son was directed by Luis Trenker.
Who stars in The Prodigal Son?
The principal cast of The Prodigal Son includes Luis Trenker, Maria Andergast, Bertl Schultes, Marian Marsh, F. W. Schröder-Schrom.
When was The Prodigal Son released and how long is it?
The Prodigal Son was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prodigal Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prodigal Son was composed by Giuseppe Becce.
Is The Prodigal Son based on a book or true story?
The Prodigal Son is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Luis Trenker".