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