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