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