Joseph Andrews
“A lady's secrets. A servant's lust. A lover's betrayal.”
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.
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Ann-Margret
Lady Booby alias "Belle"
Peter Firth
Joseph Andrews
Michael Hordern
Parson Adams
Beryl Reid
Mrs. Slipslop
Jim Dale
The pedlar
Natalie Ogle
Fanny Ogle
Peter Bull
Sir Thomas Booby
Kenneth Cranham
The Wicked Squire
Karen Dotrice
Pamela
James Villiers
Mr. Booby
Penelope Wilton
Mrs. Wilton
Bernard Bresslaw
Parson Trulliber
Norman Rossington
Gaffer Andrews
Patsy Rowlands
Gammer Andrews
Murray Melvin
Beau Didapper
Ronald Pickup
Mr. Wilson
Peggy Ashcroft
Lady Tattle
Pauline Jameson
Lady Tittle
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Scott, Chris Bryant
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Joseph Andrews
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Woodfall Film Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Richardson
Allan Scott, Chris Bryant, Henry Fielding, Tony Richardson
John Addison
David Watkin
Thom Noble
Neil Hartley
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Scott
Screenplay
Tony Richardson
Director
Chris Bryant
Screenplay
Thom Noble
Editor
John Addison
Original Music Composer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Neil Hartley
Producer
Michael Annals
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joseph Andrews
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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 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.
Who directed Joseph Andrews?
Joseph Andrews was directed by Tony Richardson.
Who stars in Joseph Andrews?
The principal cast of Joseph Andrews includes Ann-Margret, Peter Firth, Michael Hordern, Beryl Reid, Jim Dale.
When was Joseph Andrews released and how long is it?
Joseph Andrews was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Joseph Andrews?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joseph Andrews was composed by John Addison.
Is Joseph Andrews based on a book or true story?
Joseph Andrews is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry Fielding".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joseph Andrews?
Joseph Andrews holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).