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