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