Potiphar (played by Ben Kingsley) is a protagonist in Joseph.
Captain of the guard under Pharaoh Ahmose I. Initially enslaves Joseph, later sentences him to prison after his wife's false accusation, and eventually comes to serve under Joseph as governor. Joseph (played by Paul Mercurio) is a protagonist in Joseph.
Second youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, he rises from a prisoner to Pharaoh's governor after interpreting dreams of impending famine. He ultimately saves Egypt and reconciles with his family. Leah (played by Dominique Sanda) appears in Joseph.
Potiphar's Wife (played by Lesley Ann Warren) appears in Joseph.
Fails to seduce Joseph and falsely accuses him of rape, which directly results in Joseph's imprisonment and subsequent rise through the royal court. Jacob (played by Martin Landau) appears in Joseph.
Elder patriarch of the Hebrew family. Favors Joseph by making him his successor and gifting him a coat. Later relocates his entire clan to Egypt to escape famine and reunite with his son. Rachel (played by Alice Krige) appears in Joseph.
Jacob's wife who dies in childbirth while giving birth to their youngest son, Benjamin. Reuben (played by Michael Angelis) appears in Joseph.
Simeon (played by Vincenzo Nicoli) appears in Joseph.
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Characters
Potiphar
(played by Ben Kingsley) — protagonist
Captain of the guard under Pharaoh Ahmose I. Initially enslaves Joseph, later sentences him to prison after his wife's false accusation, and eventually comes to serve under Joseph as governor.
Joseph
(played by Paul Mercurio) — protagonist
Second youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, he rises from a prisoner to Pharaoh's governor after interpreting dreams of impending famine. He ultimately saves Eg...
Leah
(played by Dominique Sanda) — supporting
Potiphar's Wife
(played by Lesley Ann Warren) — supporting
Fails to seduce Joseph and falsely accuses him of rape, which directly results in Joseph's imprisonment and subsequent rise through the royal court.
Jacob
(played by Martin Landau) — supporting
Elder patriarch of the Hebrew family. Favors Joseph by making him his successor and gifting him a coat. Later relocates his entire clan to Egypt to escape famine and reunite with his son.
Rachel
(played by Alice Krige) — supporting
Jacob's wife who dies in childbirth while giving birth to their youngest son, Benjamin.
Reuben
(played by Michael Angelis) — minor
Simeon
(played by Vincenzo Nicoli) — minor
Pharaoh's Wife
(played by Monica Bellucci) — supporting
Pharaoh
(played by Stefano Dionisi) — supporting
Ruler of Ancient Egypt. Appoints Joseph as governor after Joseph accurately interprets his dream of seven years of plenty followed by seven years of severe drought.
Key Relationships
Jacob → Leah
(spouse)
Pharaoh's Wife → Pharaoh
(wife)
Potiphar's Wife → Potiphar
(wife)
Leah → Reuben
(Family Mother)
Reuben → Jacob
(Family Son)
Potiphar's Wife → Joseph
(Conflict False Accuser)
Potiphar → Joseph
(Power Master)
Simeon → Joseph
(Family Half-Brother)
Reuben → Joseph
(Family Half-Brother)
Jacob → Rachel
(Romantic Husband)
Rachel → Joseph
(Family Related)
Jacob → Joseph
(Family Father)
Story Analysis
A narrative of betrayal, resilience, and divine providence guiding Joseph from slavery to Egyptian governorship and family reconciliation.
Plot Progression
The Favored Son
Slavery and Imprisonment
Rise to Power
Revelation and Reunion
Directed by Roger Young
Joseph (1995) · 8.2/10 · adventure, drama, tv-movie
