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