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