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