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