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