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