Joseph (1995): Cast & Plot
Joseph is a 1995 drama directed by Roger Young, starring Paul Mercurio as Joseph, Ben Kingsley and Warren Clarke. It runs 6 hours 10 minutes.
- Runtime
- 6h 10m (370 min)
- Director
- Roger Young
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Turner Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Joseph About?
The premise of Joseph without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in biblical times, the tale follows Joseph, a young man gifted with prophetic dream interpretation and favored above his siblings. Envious, his brothers betray him, selling him into slavery. The story explores his struggle, the jealousy that drives the betrayal, and the weight of his father's special affection.
Joseph Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- tv mini series
- brother brother relationship
- god
- jew
- nipples visible through clothing
- woman bathing
- skinny dipping
- man bathing
- seductress
- false accusation
- live action
- pharaoh
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- egypt
- dream
- slave
- revenge
- rape
- antiquity
- based on the bible
- bare chested male bondage
- stabbed in the stomach
- female nudity
- tribe
- flashback
- old testament
- stabbed in the chest
- slave market
- shechem
- seduction
- genesis
- drunkenness
- death in childbirth
- concubine
- whipping
- male nudity
- flogging
- corporal punishment
- rear nudity
- faith
- soothsayer
- sibling rivalry
- religion
- sequel
- character name in title
Joseph Cast & Characters
Paul Mercurio leads the cast as Joseph, with Ben Kingsley as Potiphar and Warren Clarke as Ednan. Directed by Roger Young; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roger Young
- Paul Mercurio as Joseph
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Ben Kingsley as Potiphar - Warren Clarke as Ednan
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Lesley Ann Warren as Potiphar's Wife
Also Starring in Joseph
· 4 more- Martin Landau Jacob
- Alice Krige Rachel
- Dominique Sanda Leah
- Stefano Dionisi Pharoah
More from Roger Young
More films directed by Roger Young, best-rated first: Lassiter, The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story, The Thin Blue Lie and One Special Night.
Joseph Plot Summary
What happens in Joseph from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Ancient Egypt, Joseph is a Hebrew slave who serves Potiphar, the captain of Pharaoh’s guard. The harsh overseer Ednan torments him for a stubborn refusal to bow to him, but Joseph earns a steady respect by quietly reading people and situations, gradually becoming indispensable. When Potiphar’s Wife tries to seduce him and then falsely accuses him of assault, the young man’s integrity is put to the test. To salvage trust, Joseph recounts the arc of his life to his master, offering a clear picture of the events that shaped him and the family he hopes to protect.
Full summary
The whole story of Joseph, scene by scene
Joseph Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “The Bible Collection: Joseph” and “约瑟”.
- Also known as
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- The Bible Collection: Joseph
- 约瑟
- József
- Мойсей
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Joseph’s Gift, Joseph of Nazareth and Joe the King.
Joseph FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Joseph, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Joseph?
Joseph runs 6 hours 10 minutes (370 minutes).
Who directed Joseph?
Joseph was directed by Roger Young.
More films by Roger Young Who is in the cast of Joseph?
Joseph stars Paul Mercurio as Joseph, Ben Kingsley as Potiphar and Warren Clarke as Ednan, among 8 credited actors.
Does Joseph have a post-credit scene?
No. Joseph has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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