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.
Acting
Ben Kingsley elevates Potiphar from footnote to fascinating
Production
Surprisingly lush Egyptian sets for a TV movie
Costume
That coat. You know the one. Iconic.
Director
Roger Young
Ben Kingsley
Potiphar
Paul Mercurio
Joseph
Dominique Sanda
Leah
Lesley Ann Warren
Potiphar's Wife
Martin Landau
Jacob
Alice Krige
Rachel
Warren Clarke
Ednan
Monica Bellucci
Pharaoh's Wife
Stefano Dionisi
Pharaoh
Valéria Cavalli
Asenat
Kelly Miracco
Tamar
Gloria Carlin
Bilah
Michael Angelis
Reuben
Vincenzo Nicoli
Simeon
Colin Bruce
Levi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Paul Mercurio was fresh off Strictly Ballroom, making this quite the career pivot.
This 1995 TNT production was part of a wave of 'prestige' Bible miniseries that made Sunday school stories feel like Oscar bait.
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