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