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