The Prodigal Son
1934, German. Directed by Luis Trenker.
Story of the trials and tribulations of a German who emigrates to the US during the Great Depression.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Cast & crew
- Luis TrenkerDirector
- Luis TrenkerTonio Feuersinger
- Maria AndergastBarbl Gudauner
- Bertl SchultesBarbls Vater
- Marian MarshLilian Williams
- F. W. Schröder-SchromMr. Williams
- Jimmie FoxHobby
- Paul HenckelsLehrer
- Eduard KöckTonios Vater
- Melanie HoreschowskyRosina Unverdorben
- Borwin WalthButler
- Theo LingenCast
- Emmerich AlbertHolzfäller (woodcutter)
Details
- Released
- 6 September 1934
- Original title
- Der verlorene Sohn
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Arnold Ulitz, Reinhart Steinbicker, Luis Trenker
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What The Prodigal Son is based on
The Prodigal Son is adapted from a novel.
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The Prodigal Son runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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The Prodigal Son isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 September 1934. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Prodigal Son?
If you liked The Prodigal Son, try Wonderstruck, Downhill Racer, The Tin Drum.
Who directed The Prodigal Son?
The Prodigal Son (1934) was directed by Luis Trenker and stars Luis Trenker, Maria Andergast, Bertl Schultes.
What is The Prodigal Son based on?
The Prodigal Son is adapted from a novel.