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