The Prodigal

Year: 1955

Runtime: 112 mins

Language: English

Director: Richard Thorpe

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A wealthy young Hebrew journeys to Damascus, where he encounters an enchanting pagan priestess whose beauty tempts him to abandon his faith. He is further duped by the High Priest, losing his fortune and confronting the conflict between desire and devotion.

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