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