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