Joseph

1995 3h 5m EN

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8.3

BANGER

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7.6

IMDB

★8.3TMDB · 237★7.6IMDB · 3,483

AdventureDramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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Joseph, favored son of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Rising to become prime minister of Egypt. Joseph governed the country during a seven year famine, during which his brothers visit Egypt seeking grain, only to encounter their brother, presumed long dead.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ben Kingsley
Potiphar
Paul Mercurio
Joseph
Dominique Sanda
Leah
Lesley Ann Warren
Potiphar's Wife
Martin Landau
Jacob
Alice Krige
Rachel
Warren Clarke
Ednan
Monica Bellucci
Pharaoh's Wife

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roger Young
Writers: Lionel Chetwynd
Languages: English
Countries: Germany, Italy, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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At 185 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Germany, Italy, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Roger Young, shot by Raffaele Mertes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Marco Frisina. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Benjamin A. Weissman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ben Kingsley and Paul Mercurio and Dominique Sanda carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0113483 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Roger Young directs. Raffaele Mertes behind the camera. Marco Frisina scores. Benjamin A. Weissman cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Germany, Italy, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 185 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
231 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 3 countries: Germany, Italy, United States of America.
4Directed by Roger Young, shot by Raffaele Mertes. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Marco Frisina. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Benjamin A. Weissman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Ben Kingsley and Paul Mercurio and Dominique Sanda carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0113483 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 11 themes, including "jealousy", "christianity", "bible", "ancient egypt".
10Released under 11 different titles around the world.