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