Joseph (1995) (TV)

Director:

Roger Young

Writers (WGA):

James Carrington (earlier teleplay)
Lionel Chetwynd (teleplay)

Release Date:

16 April 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Drama

Plot:

The Biblical story of Joseph, who was sold to slavery by his brothers who were jealous of his prophetic...

Plot Keywords:

Brother | Egypt | Pharaoh | Dream | Slave

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 5 nominations

Cast

Ben Kingsley	...	Potiphar
Paul Mercurio	...	Joseph
Martin Landau	...	Jacob
Lesley Ann Warren	...	Potiphar's Wife
Alice Krige	...	Rachel
Dominique Sanda	...	Leah
Warren Clarke	...	Ednan
Monica Bellucci	...	Pharaoh's Wife
Stefano Dionisi	...	Pharaoh
Valeria Cavalli	...	Asenath
Kelly Miller	...	Tamar
Gloria Carlin	...	Bilah
Michael Angelis	...	Reuben
Vincenzo Nicoli	...	Simeon
Colin Bruce	...	Levi

Also Known As:

Die Bibel: Josef (Germany)
Joseph in Egypt (UK)
The Bible: Joseph

Runtime:

Germany:178 min (miniseries version) | USA:185 min (miniseries version)

Country:

Italy | USA | Germany

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | Germany:6

Filming Locations:

Morocco

Company:

Beta Film

Quotes:

Potiphar: And to whom are these prayers addressed to? Which gods?
Joseph: Only one, my lord.
Potiphar: Only one god. Must be very poor indeed.
[crowd laughs]
Joseph: My God provides for all my needs.
Potiphar: He hasn't done very well for you, has he?
[more laughter]

Movie Connections:

Followed by Samson and Delilah (1996) (TV)

I was deeply touched by this film

I happened to catch the TV movie Joseph a few weeks ago. Didn't see the beginning but it captured my attention immediately. I am a senior and usually 'fade' around 10 PM, but this movie had me alert and involved until over at 11 or midnight! The realism, the scenery, the accuracy; it was great! Martin Landau was the best I have ever seen him as the Patriarch Father. I absolutely LOVED the Pharaoh portrayed by Stephen Landisi. He was perfect. But Paul Mercurio gets 10 stars in this role. He was superb!!! Throughout he portrays the slave role with quiet dignity; his faith and belief in God absolutely marvelous, convincing, pure. The scene where he reveals himself as Joseph, not as second in command of all Egypt, to his brothers tearfully, poignantly is one of the best acting scenes I have seen in years. How refreshing the movie was, so revealing of human frailties, evil; so full of compassion, forgiveness. Mr. Mercurio has emotional depths there to hopefully portray many powerfully moving roles in the future. Bravo! THE BEST movie I've seen in years. I bought it and have since viewed it three times. My two sons loved it, my sister (a savvy New York theater goer) loved it, and now my future daughter- in-law is to see it with son who wants to see it a second time. It moved me deeply. Mercurio is wonderful. Isn't this the epitome of great film? To bring history alive?To touch hearts and lift the spirit?