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