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