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