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