Yusuf and Zulaikha (1968)

7.5/10 117 min Drama History Romance

Overview

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.

Cast

Cüneyt Arkın

Yusuf (Joseph)

Forouzan

Zulaikha

Taghi Zohuri

Bashir

Ali Zandi

Simeon

Yasamin

Bilqis

Dariush Talayi

The Pharaoh

Tataei

Saaheb

Khalil Talaee

Judah

Necdet Tosun

Esmail Shirazi

Buyer of Slaves

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