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Joseph
and the...Dreamcoat, 1999 Directed by: David Mallet Writing: Tim Rice Genre: Musical Starring: Donny Osmond, Maria Friedman, Richard Attenborough, Joan Collins |
| Plot: | In this filmed adaptation of the long-running musical, we see the story of Joseph, son of Jacob. The favored son, he is betrayed by his jealous brothers and 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. This all the sets the scene for when he meets his brothers who have come to Egypt to purchase food. |
