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