Yusuf and Zulaikha (1968)
The brothers of Yusuf (Joseph), jealous of their father Yaqub’s (Jacob's) love for him, throw him into a well. A caravan rescues Yusuf, and years later he is sold as a slave in the market of Egypt. Zulaikha, Yusuf's owner, falls in love with him, and after an incident, the Aziz of Egypt (Zulaikha’s husband) has him imprisoned. Seven years later, Yusuf is released due to his interpretation of the Pharaoh’s dream and rises to the rank of Aziz of Egypt.
Director: Mehdi Reisfirooz, Türker İnanoğlu
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: December 19, 1968
Cast
- Cüneyt Arkın - Yusuf (Joseph)
- Forouzan - Zulaikha
- Taghi Zohuri - Bashir
- Rafi Halati - Jacob
- Ali Zandi - Simeon
- Yasamin - Bilqis
- Mohammad Abdi - Sejanus
- Fereydoon Nariman - Rekmira
- Mohammad Reza Rafi'i - Child Yusuf
- Dariush Talayi - The Pharaoh
Screenplay
Production: Erler Film, Pars Film, Roodaki film
Country: Iran, Turkey
Language: فارسی
Original Language: fa
Themes
Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments
Keywords
islam, prophet, ancient egypt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yusuf and Zulaikha about?
- The brothers of Yusuf (Joseph), jealous of their father Yaqub’s (Jacob's) love for him, throw him into a well. A caravan rescues Yusuf, and years later he is sold as a slave in the market of Egypt. Zulaikha, Yusuf's owner, falls in love with him, and after an incident, the Aziz of Egypt (Zulaikha’s husband) has him imprisoned. Seven years later, Yusuf is released due to his interpretation of the Pharaoh’s dream and rises to the rank of Aziz of Egypt.
- Who directed Yusuf and Zulaikha?
- Yusuf and Zulaikha was directed by Mehdi Reisfirooz, Türker İnanoğlu.
- Who stars in Yusuf and Zulaikha?
- Yusuf and Zulaikha stars Cüneyt Arkın, Forouzan, Taghi Zohuri, Rafi Halati, Ali Zandi, Yasamin.
- How long is Yusuf and Zulaikha?
- Yusuf and Zulaikha has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Yusuf and Zulaikha?
- Yusuf and Zulaikha is a Drama, History, Romance film.
- Where was Yusuf and Zulaikha produced?
- Yusuf and Zulaikha was produced in Iran, Turkey.
- What are the themes of Yusuf and Zulaikha?
- The themes of Yusuf and Zulaikha include: Ancient Civilizations and Giant Monuments.