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