The Prodigal Son
- 1995, The Netherlands
- 29 minutes, 840 mtrs, colour, 35mm (shot on Super16mm),
- Dolby A stereo, English spoken
- 25 frames p/s. 1:1.66
Credits
Crew
- director: Chris W. Mitchell
- production company: Spellbound Films
- producers: J.B. Macrander/ Danny van Deventer
- script: Chris W. Mitchell
- director of photography: Danny van Deventer
- sound: Ludo Keeris
- editor: Piet Oomes
- music: Evelien de Laaf
- art direction: Vincent Lafeber
- costumes: Cynthia Roosberg
Cast
- Roy Ward
- William Sutton
- Rodney Beddall
- Ans Boon
Synopsis
A young male prostitute falls into a web of Freudian horror.
Biography/Filmography of the director
Chris W. Mitchell (1964) was born in Great Britain. Before moving
to Amsterdam he studied humanities. In 1993 he made his debut as
scriptwriter and director with the short film Book. The Prodigal Son is his second film as writer/director
Awards
- Best Short Film 1996
7th San Sebastián Horror and Fantasy Film Festival,
Spanje
International Sales:
- RVD/NIS
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For Germany, Austria & Switzerland:
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Première
- 28 januari 1996, International Filmfestival Rotterdam
Distribution Benelux:
Video release:
- Item on The Nether Horror Collection, 1996, Cult Classics,
Amsterdam
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