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