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