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