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