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