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