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