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1974

The Story of Jacob and Joseph

Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis

This film recounts the tales of the Biblical figures, Jacob and Joseph. The first part tells the story of Jacob fleeing his tribe when he cheats his brother out of his birthright, gets cheated himself in his exile years while learning of the need to make amends. The second part is of the story of Jacob's favorite son, Joseph. Betrayed and sold into slavery by his brothers, he meets and overcomes all adversity to become the Prime Minister of Egypt, second only to the Pharaoh.

Duration

1h 44m

Released

April 7, 1974

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Cast16

  • Tony Lo Bianco
  • Colleen Dewhurst
  • Herschel Bernardi
  • Harry Andrews
  • Julian Glover
  • Yona Elian
  • Yosef Shiloach
  • Rachel Shore
  • Bennes Mardenn

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