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