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