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