Movie Info

This adaptation of Henry Fielding's novel stars Peter Firth in the title role as a servant working for Sir Thomas Booby (Peter Bull). Joseph is enamor...(read more...) ed of the housemaid, Fanny Goodwill (Natalie Ogle), but Lady Booby (Ann-Margret) has designs on him, and her advances intensify when her husband dies. After rejecting her, Joseph is beaten -- the first of many steps the noblewoman takes to prevent him from a happily ever after with Fanny.

Director: Tony Richardson

MPAA: R

Running Time: 99 min.

Release Date: Oct 07, 1977

Cast: Ann-Margret, Beryl Reid, Hugh Griffith, James Villiers, Jim Dale, John Gielgud, Karen Dotrice, Michael Hordern, Natalie Ogle, Penelope Wilton, Peter Bull, Peter Firth, Ronald Pickup, Timothy West, Wendy Craig