The Prodigal
“He walked away from his family...their lifestyle...their God.”
Synopsis
They were a family torn apart by redemption...kept apart by pride...but brought together by a miracle.
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Billy Graham Presents: The Prodigal (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Hammond
Greg Stuart
Hope Lange
Anne Stuart
John Cullum
Elton Stuart
Morgan Brittany
Sheila Holt-Browning
Ian Bannen
Riley Wyndham
Joey Travolta
Tony
Arliss Howard
Scott Stuart
Sarah Rush
Laura
Gerry Gibson
Reverend Wharton
Lee C. Adams III
Ollie
Bob Ashmun
Jack Hilgard
Cliff Barrows
Self
Johanna Beecham
Young Mother
John Boylan
Alex Thornhill
Johanna Bjork Briem
Ursula
Walt Brotherton
George Morler
Ashley Bystrom
Girl Student
Lee Corrigan
Boat Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James F. Collier
- Screenplay & Story
- James F. Collier
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- The Prodigal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- World Wide Pictures (WWP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James F. Collier
James F. Collier
Bruce Broughton
Frank Stanley
Bill Brame
Ken Wales, William F. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
James F. Collier
Director
Ken Wales
Producer
James F. Collier
Writer
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
Bill Brame
Editor
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Prodigal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Prodigal about?
They were a family torn apart by redemption...kept apart by pride...but brought together by a miracle.
Who directed The Prodigal?
The Prodigal was directed by James F. Collier.
Who stars in The Prodigal?
The principal cast of The Prodigal includes John Hammond, Hope Lange, John Cullum, Morgan Brittany, Ian Bannen.
When was The Prodigal released and how long is it?
The Prodigal was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Prodigal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Prodigal was composed by Bruce Broughton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Prodigal?
The Prodigal holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).