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