The read
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, is betrayed by his jealous brothers, sold into slavery, and driven to Egypt. Though beset with adversity, Joseph perseveres through wit and faith and becomes the Governor of Egypt, second only to the Pharaoh.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
72 audience votes
Key crew
- David MalletDirector
- Tim RiceWriter
- Stephen PimlottDirector
- Andrew Lloyd WebberOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Donny OsmondJoseph
- Maria FriedmanThe Narrator
- Richard AttenboroughJacob
- Joan CollinsMrs Potiphar
- Ian McNeicePotiphar
- Robert TortiPharaoh
- Christopher BigginsThe Baker
- Alex JenningsThe Butler
- Nicholas ColicosReuben
- Jeff BlumenkrantzSimeon
- David J. HigginsLevi
- Patrick ClanceyIssachar
Stills
Themes
prophecybiblemusicalprophetbiblical prophecystage adaptationstraight to video