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