The Story Of Jacob And Joseph (1974)
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The made-for-television movie The Story of Jacob and Joseph tells the Biblical tale of Jacob (Keith Michell) and Esau (Julian Glover), who spend 20 years fighting over their birthright. They eventually reconcile and sell their younger brother, Joseph (Victor LoBianco) into slavery. Joseph is taken… More The made-for-television movie The Story of Jacob and Joseph tells the Biblical tale of Jacob (Keith Michell) and Esau (Julian Glover), who spend 20 years fighting over their birthright. They eventually reconcile and sell their younger brother, Joseph (Victor LoBianco) into slavery. Joseph is taken to Egypt, where he becomes the Pharoah's chief advisor, yet he still resents his family for selling him into slavery. Alan Bates narrates the film, which is expertly adapted by screenwriter Ernest Kinoy and director Michael Cacoyannis. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
- Directed By
- Mihalis Kakogiannis
- Written By
- Ernest Kinoy
- Genres
- Drama, Faith & Spirituality, Classics
PG,
- In Theaters
- Apr 7, 1974 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Brings us a fresher understanding of these Biblical figures, ourselves and God.
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