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