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