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