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