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