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The Story of Jacob and Joseph: Directed by Michael Cacoyannis. With Keith Michell, Tony Lo Bianco, Colleen Dewhurst, Herschel Bernardi. A movie telling the Biblical stories of the last of the Hebrew Patriarchs in the Book of Genesis.
Biblical dramas show Jacob (Keith Michell) and his twin, and Jacob's 11th son, Joseph (Tony Lo Bianco), who was sold by his brothers. Rent The Story of Jacob and Joseph on Fandango at...
Seven of the sons hate Joseph (Tony Lo Biamco), resenting him for being their father's favorite. Jacob ends up becoming the right hard to the Egyptian pharaoh, reunited with his family during a world famine, leading to the deliverer of Moses and a successful Broadway musical.
The stories of Jacob and Joseph are undoubtedly fit material for reinterpretation; they are dramatic and emotional dynamite. Everyone will have to judge for him/herself whether this film rings true to the Biblical accounts and brings us a fresher understanding of these people, God, and ourselves.
Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice. Brings us a fresher understanding of these Biblical figures, ourselves and God. Full Review |...
The classic story of two brothers who turn against one another out of selfish greed. Colleen Dewhurst stars as Rebekah, who gives birth to twin boys, Esau and Jacob. Though Esau is the first-born and entitled to his family's fortune, Jacob is Rebekah's favorite.
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.
