Yusuf and Zulaikha (1968)
Original title: یوسف و زلیخا
Yusuf and Zulaikha is a 1968 Persian-language drama movie directed by Mehdi Reisfirooz and Türker İnanoğlu, with a running time of 1h 57m. It stars Cüneyt Arkın, Forouzan and Taghi Zohuri.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Yusuf and Zulaikha released?
Yusuf and Zulaikha was released on 19 December 1968.
How long is Yusuf and Zulaikha?
Yusuf and Zulaikha runs 1h 57m.
Who made Yusuf and Zulaikha?
Yusuf and Zulaikha was directed by Mehdi Reisfirooz and Türker İnanoğlu.