Tess(1979)

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

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.

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Director

Roman Polanski

Writer

Roman Polanski, Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn

Release Date

October 6, 1979

Runtime

2h 52m

Country

France, United Kingdom

Language

English

Budget

$12,000,000

Revenue

$20,101,247

Cast

Nastassja Kinski

Tess Durbeyfield

Peter Firth

Angel Clare

Leigh Lawson

Alec d'Urberville

John Collin

John Durbeyfield

Rosemary Martin

Mrs. Durbeyfield

Carolyn Pickles

Marian

Richard Pearson

Vicar of Marlott

David Markham

Reverend Mr. Clare

Pascale de Boysson

Mrs. Clare

Suzanna Hamilton

Izz Huett

Caroline Embling

Retty

Tony Church

Parson Tringham

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