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