

Tess
She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever.
Drama
Romance
Overview
A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumor that their families are from the same line, but is left traumatised from her experiences.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1979-10-06
Runtime:
2h 52m
Director:
Roman Polanski
Writer:
Roman Polanski, Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn
Top 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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