Joseph Andrews
"A lady's secrets. A servant's lust. A lover's betrayal."
Originally released in 1977. Joseph Andrews is a romance/comedy film. directed by Tony Richardson.
Starring Ann-Margret, Peter Firth, and Michael Hordern
Synopsis
Lady Booby alias 'Belle', the lively wife of the fat landed squire Sir Thomas Booby, has a lusty eye on the attractive, intelligent villager Joseph Andrews, a Latin pupil and protégé of parson Adams, and makes him their footman. Joseph's heart belongs to a country girl, foundling Fanny Goodwill, but his masters take him on a fashionable trip to Bath, where the spoiled society comes mainly to see and be seen, but drowns in the famous Roman baths. When the all but grieving lady finds Joseph's Christian virtue and true love resist her lusting passes just as well as the many ladies who fancy her footman, she fires the boy. He's found and nursed by an innkeeper's maid, which stirs lusts there, again besides his honorable conduct, but is found by the good parson.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Woodfall Film Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Andrews about?
Lady Booby alias 'Belle', the lively wife of the fat landed squire Sir Thomas Booby, has a lusty eye on the attractive, intelligent villager Joseph Andrews, a Latin pupil and protégé of parson Ad...
Who directed Joseph Andrews?
Joseph Andrews was directed by Tony Richardson.
How long is Joseph Andrews?
Joseph Andrews has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Joseph Andrews released?
Joseph Andrews was released on March 9, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Joseph Andrews?
The main cast of Joseph Andrews includes Ann-Margret, Peter Firth, Michael Hordern, Beryl Reid, Jim Dale.