Joseph (1995)
Stefano Dionisi: Pharaoh
Quotes
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Pharaoh : The answer is obvious. Then can be no better man for this job then this man himself.
[gestures to Joseph]
Pharaoh : Can we find anyone endowed with a spirit of God as he is?
Pharaoh's Wife : I think not.
Pharaoh : Well said wife.
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Potiphar : You had better prostrate quickly.
Joseph : You know I cannot.
Pharaoh : [furious] You what?
Joseph : Clearly the Pharaoh is greatness itself but my faith decrees that I can only kneel before God - even on pain of death.
Pharaoh : [laughs] Come forward. Take heed, magicians. Whatever happens, I know this man won't lie to me.
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Pharaoh's Wife : Asaneth on the other hand...
Pharaoh : Yes, let me guess. She's so taken with this foreign slave. Oh yes, nothing escape's Pharaoh's eye when it comes to a woman.
[Paces and looks at Asaneth]
Pharaoh : She thinks he has the answer.
Asenath : By your own word lord, we know he does nothing against his conscience - even on pain of death. And you yourself seemed reluctant to have him hanged. There must have been a reason why you withheld your mighty hand and spared him to see another day.
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Pharaoh : [places his ring on Joseph's finger] I make you the governor of all Egypt. I place you over my house, my people, my kingdom. From this day forward no man shall life a hand or foot without your consent. Your name shall be "Zapaneth Paneah".
[beckons to Asaneth]
Pharaoh : And this fine woman shall be your wife.