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