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