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