Tess

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.

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Release date

6 Oct 1979

Runtime

2 h 52 min

• TMDB 7.1

Genres

• Drama
• Romance

Director

Roman Polanski

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Countries

• FR
• GB

Cast

Nastassja Kinskias Tess DurbeyfieldPeter Firthas Angel ClareLeigh Lawsonas Alec d'UrbervilleJohn Collinas John DurbeyfieldRosemary Martinas Mrs. DurbeyfieldCarolyn Picklesas MarianRichard Pearsonas Vicar of MarlottDMDavid Markhamas Reverend Mr. ClarePascale de Boyssonas Mrs. ClareSuzanna Hamiltonas Izz Huett

Writers

Roman PolanskiGérard BrachJBJohn Brownjohn

Composer

Philippe Sarde

Cinematography

Geoffrey UnsworthGCGhislain Cloquet

Studios

RPRenn ProductionsTBTimothy Burrill Productions

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