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