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