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