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