One of the biblical epics of the CinemaScope era. You can find some campy elements in "The Robe", "The Egyptian", "The silver Chalice" and all others. but this is the epitome of Kitch and bad taste. The decor of palaces and temples are in strong colors, mainly red, violet and gold, that makes your eyes blur. Also the costume in general (Carmen Miranda would love it), Worst of all is the script.In Samara, Lana runs a Las Vegas-like Casino, with poker tables, round cards, golden dices, and a phony roulette table. Also, a long line of "International hostess" (One of them a ¡Gheisa!) When Purdom goes to the dungeon, is saved for a fellow prisoner how is a barber-medicine man (like in medieval times). In the end, when Lana is forced to jump to a fire pool of the funny Moloch or Baal she worship, we, the audiences at the theatre, believe that the complete production should burn in flames for ever after.
Review of The Prodigal
