Abraham

This drama follows Abraham, a shepherd from Mesopotamia chosen by God to establish a covenant with humanity. Guided by divine instruction, Abraham leads his family and followers on a difficult journey through Egypt and Canaan to reach the Promised Land. Along the way, he faces numerous trials and personal conflicts, including his struggle with infertility and the births of his sons Ismael and Isaac. The central conflict culminates in a severe test of faith when Abraham is commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac, only to be stopped by an angel.

Directed by Joseph Sargent, the film was released in 1993. It sits between his 1987 production Jaws: The Revenge and his 1997 work Miss Evers' Boys. The screenplay was written by Robert McKee. The movie stars Richard Harris in the title role, alongside Barbara Hershey as Sara, Carolina Rosi as Hagar, Vittorio Gassman as Terach, Andrea Prodan as Lot, and Gottfried John as Eliezer. Produced by Quinta Communications, Beta Film, Lux Vide, and Lube, the TV movie had a budget of 10 million USD. It has received a consistent reception from viewers, holding a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb from 2,000 votes and a matching 7.1/10 on TMDB from 56 votes.