The Prodigal (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1955, The Prodigal is a drama film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 112 minutes. “The story of Woman's Beauty and Man's Temptation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wealthy young Hebrew traveling in Damascus renounces his faith after he is seduced by an alluring pagan priestess and cheated of his fortune by the High Priest as well.
Who’s in it. The Prodigal stars Lana Turner as Samarra, Edmund Purdom as Micah, Louis Calhern as Nahreeb and Audrey Dalton as Ruth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Prodigal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prodigal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prodigal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prodigal (1955)?
- In US, The Prodigal is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prodigal worth watching?
- The Prodigal holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Prodigal?
- The Prodigal stars Lana Turner, Edmund Purdom, Louis Calhern, Audrey Dalton and James Mitchell.
- When was The Prodigal released?
- The Prodigal was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.