Natalie Ogle

Director Tony Richardson (Tom Jones) returns with another adaptation of a Henry Fielding novel. This one, written in 1742, chronicles the rise of young Joseph Andrews (Peter Firth of Equus) who ascends from mere servant to become the personal footman - and the fancy of - Lady Booby (Ann-Margret). He battles seductions, robberies and rogues while trying to remain faithful to his true love - an equally innocent servant girl. Meanwhile, Lady Booby carefully tries to conceal her humble origins and a couple of not-so-well-kept secrets.

Tony Richardson attempts to re-create the glory days of Tom Jones in this adaptation of the 1742 Henry Fielding novel.

This adaptation of a Henry Fielding novel, written in 1742, chronicles the rise of a young Joseph Andrews who ascends from mere servant to become the personal footman and fancy of Lady Booby. He battles seductions, robberies and rogues while trying to remain faithful to his true love an equally innocent servant girl. Meanwhile, Lady Booby carefully tries to conceal her humble origins and a couple of not so well kept secrets