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