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