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