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