Tess
Tess
Release: 1979-10-06·Runtime: 172m·★ 7.1
DramaRomance
A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumour that their families are from the same line. This fateful visit commences an epic narrative of sex, class, betrayal, and revenge.
Production Countries
FranceUnited Kingdom
Production Companies
Renn Productions
Timothy Burrill Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Suzanna Hamiltonas Izz Huett
John Barrettas Old Dairy Hand
Jacques Mathouas Harvester
Lesley Dunlopas Girl in Henhouse
Tom Chadbonas Cuthbert Clare
Forbes Collinsas New Tenant
Rosemary Martinas Mrs. Durbeyfield
Carolyn Picklesas Marian
Richard Pearsonas Vicar of Marlott
Maryline Evenas Girl in Henhouse
Véronique Alainas Harvester
Leigh Lawsonas Alec d'Urberville
Nastassja Kinskias Tess Durbeyfield
Peter Firthas Angel Clare
John Bettas Felix Clare
Jacob Weizbluthas Yokel at barn-dance
Arielle Dombasleas Mercy Chant
Keith Buckleyas Postman
Peter Bensonas Religious Fanatic (uncredited)
Jimmy Gardneras Pedlar
John Collinas John Durbeyfield
Pascale de Boyssonas Mrs. ClareCrew
" />Caroline de VivaiseWardrobe Designer
" />Philippe SardeOriginal Music Composer
" />Ludovic ParisHairdresser
" />Alain DepardieuUnit Manager
" />Patrick BordierAnimal Wrangler
" />Anthony PowellCostume Design
" />Pierre GuffroyProduction Design
" />Roman PolanskiDirector, Screenplay
" />Romain GoupilSecond Assistant Director
" />Thomas HardyNovel
" />Claude BerriProducer
" />Geoffrey UnsworthDirector of Photography
" />Thierry ChabertFirst Assistant Director
" />Pierre GrunsteinExecutive Producer
" />Sylvette BaudrotContinuity
" />Gérard BrachScreenplay
" />Joanna JohnstonAssistant Costume Designer
" />Jean-Pierre RassamAssociate Producer
" />Jean-Pierre RuhProduction Sound Mixer
" />Hervé de LuzeSound Editor