Joseph Andrews Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Tony Richardson attempts to re-create the glory days of Tom Jones in this adaptation of the 1742 Henry Fielding novel. Peter Firth stars in this picaresque tale as Joseph Andrews, a young servant switched at birth who undergoes a series of romantic escapades. Joseph even has the fortune of becoming the personal footman to Lady Booby (Ann-Margaret). Joseph's romantic peccadilloes cause consternation among a collection of stuffy noblemen and women in 18th-century England. - Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
04/14/1978
DVD Release Date:
11/18/2003
Rating:
R
Run Time:
99 min.
Distributor(s):
Paramount
Production Co.:
Paramount, Woodfall
Director(s):
Themes:
Class Differences, Rags To Riches
Tone:
Easygoing, Humorous, Lavish, Satirical, Sexual, Wry
Keywords:
footman, life-changes, peasant, rags-to-riches, romance, servant
Time Period:
18th century
Status:
DVD
