Tess
Tess

Tess

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

7.1172 min
DramaRomance

Overview

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 10/6/1979

Runtime: 172 min

Director: Roman Polanski

Writers: Roman Polanski, Gérard Brach, Thomas Hardy

Top Cast

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

Pascale de Boysson

Pascale de Boysson

Mrs. Clare

Suzanna Hamilton

Suzanna Hamilton

Izz Huett

Lesley Dunlop

Lesley Dunlop

Girl in Henhouse

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