The Story of Jacob & Joseph Movie Review 1974

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.

Distribution

The VideoFinders Collection, National Fulfillment Center, PO Box 27054, Glendale, CA 91225-7054, Toll-free: 800-799-1199, Fax: (818)637-5276

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 96 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Adapted from the Bible, Religious Epics, Brothers & Sisters

Screenplay

Ernest Kinoy

Cast

Keith Michell, Tony LoBianco, Julian Glover, Colleen Dewhurst, Herschel Bernardi, Harry Andrews

Director

Michael Cacoyannis

Music

Mikis Theodorakis

Other

Alan Bates