CinemaOSMovie · 1979 · 2h 52m · PG

Tess

She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever.

71%(395)IMDbDramaRomance

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.

Directed byRoman Polanski

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 52m
Language
EN
Released
October 6, 1979
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$20,101,247
Studios
Renn ProductionsTimothy Burrill Productions

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Nastassja Kinski

Nastassja Kinski

Tess Durbeyfield

Peter Firth

Peter Firth

Angel Clare

Leigh Lawson

Leigh Lawson

Alec d'Urberville

John Collin

John Collin

John Durbeyfield

Rosemary Martin

Rosemary Martin

Mrs. Durbeyfield

Carolyn Pickles

Carolyn Pickles

Marian

Richard Pearson

Richard Pearson

Vicar of Marlott

David Markham

Reverend Mr. Clare

Pascale de Boysson

Pascale de Boysson

Mrs. Clare

Suzanna Hamilton

Suzanna Hamilton

Izz Huett

Creative team
Directed by
Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski
Written by
Gérard Brach
Gérard Brach
Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski
Produced by
Claude Berri
Claude Berri

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