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