Joseph
8.2/10
Rating
185 min
Runtime
1995
Release Year
Roger Young
Director
Cast
Ben Kingsley, Paul Mercurio, Dominique Sanda, Lesley Ann Warren, Martin Landau
Quick Synopsis
Joseph, the favored son of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, is betrayed by his jealous brothers who sell him into slavery. Despite this hardship, Joseph rises through the ranks and becomes the prime minister of Egypt. When a severe seven-year famine strikes the region, Joseph manages the country's resources carefully. During this time, his brothers travel to Egypt to buy grain and unexpectedly come face to face with Joseph, whom they believed to be dead.
Detailed Synopsis of Joseph
Joseph, favored son of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Rising to become prime minister of Egypt. Joseph governed the country during a seven year famine, during which his brothers visit Egypt seeking grain, only to encounter their brother, presumed long dead.
