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.

Ben Kingsley
as Potiphar

Paul Mercurio
as Joseph

Dominique Sanda
as Leah

Lesley Ann Warren
as Potiphar's Wife

Martin Landau
as Jacob

Alice Krige
as Rachel

Warren Clarke
as Ednan

Monica Bellucci
as Pharaoh's Wife

Stefano Dionisi
as Pharaoh

Valéria Cavalli
as Asenat