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