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