The Lost Son
Synopsis
The Parable of the Lost/ Prodigal Son as told by Lotte Reiniger.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lotte Reiniger
- Original Score
- Freddie Phillips
- Original Title
- The Lost Son
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Primrose Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lotte Reiniger
Freddie Phillips
Department Leadership Roster
Lotte Reiniger
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lost Son about?
The Parable of the Lost/ Prodigal Son as told by Lotte Reiniger.
Who directed The Lost Son?
The Lost Son was directed by Lotte Reiniger.
Who stars in The Lost Son?
The principal cast of The Lost Son includes Not specified.
When was The Lost Son released and how long is it?
The Lost Son was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lost Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lost Son was composed by Freddie Phillips.