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Release Year1974
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageGreek
CertificationPG
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes2
DirectorMihalis Kakogiannis
WritersErnest Kinoy
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Story of Jacob and Joseph
About The Story of Jacob and Joseph
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.
Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis, The Story of Jacob and Joseph leans on a strong ensemble — Tony Lo Bianco, Colleen Dewhurst, Herschel Bernardi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1974.
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