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