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