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