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