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