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