The Prodigal

The Prodigal

The story of Woman's Beauty and Man's Temptation!

1955 · 112 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama, Adventure

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.

Directed by Richard Thorpe · Written by Maurice Zimm

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