The Story of Jacob & Joseph
The Story of Jacob & Joseph ★★★ 1974 (R)
Fine biblical drama finds brothers Jacob and Esau fighting over their birthright, tearing apart their family for 20 years. When the brothers finally reconcile, it's only to cast an envious eye on youngest brother Joseph, whom they sell into slavery. Taken to Egypt Joseph uses his talents to become the Pharoah's chief advisor but he can never forget his family or what was done to him. All-around good acting, directing, and writing. 96m/C VHS, DVD . Keith Michell, Tony LoBianco, Julian Glover, Colleen Dewhurst, Herschel Bernardi, Harry Andrews; D: Michael Cacoyannis; W: Ernest Kinoy; M: Mikis Theodorakis; Nar: Alan Bates. TV
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