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
Jimmy Gardneras Pedlar
Peter Bensonas Religious Fanatic (uncredited)
Peter Firthas Angel Clare
Richard Pearsonas Vicar of Marlott
Tom Chadbonas Cuthbert Clare
Nastassja Kinskias Tess Durbeyfield
Lesley Dunlopas Girl in Henhouse
Forbes Collinsas New Tenant
Keith Buckleyas Postman
Maryline Evenas Girl in Henhouse
John Collinas John Durbeyfield
Carolyn Picklesas Marian
Jacob Weizbluthas Yokel at barn-dance
Leigh Lawsonas Alec d'Urberville
Rosemary Martinas Mrs. Durbeyfield
Arielle Dombasleas Mercy Chant
John Barrettas Old Dairy Hand
John Bettas Felix Clare
Véronique Alainas Harvester
Pascale de Boyssonas Mrs. Clare
Jacques Mathouas HarvesterCrew
" />Philippe SardeOriginal Music Composer
" />Thomas HardyNovel
" />Patrick BordierAnimal Wrangler
" />Anthony PowellCostume Design
" />Jean-Pierre RassamAssociate Producer
" />Gérard BrachScreenplay
" />Hervé de LuzeSound Editor
" />Ludovic ParisHairdresser
" />Joanna JohnstonAssistant Costume Designer
" />Geoffrey UnsworthDirector of Photography
" />Caroline de VivaiseWardrobe Designer
" />Pierre GuffroyProduction Design
" />Pierre GrunsteinExecutive Producer
" />Roman PolanskiScreenplay, Director
" />Robert RiettiADR Supervisor
" />Jean-Pierre RuhProduction Sound Mixer
" />Sylvette BaudrotContinuity
" />Romain GoupilSecond Assistant Director
" />Claude BerriProducer
" />Thierry ChabertFirst Assistant Director
" />Alain DepardieuUnit Manager