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