

Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Drama
Romance
TV Movie
Overview
Thomas Hardy's classic epic remains one of the most popular novels, this TV adaptation vividly depicts the powerful tale of a peasant girl whose life is torn apart by the love and jealousy of two men. Justine Waddell stars as the hapless Child of Nature who is tossed around by the dark forces of fate. Jason Flemyng is the dark and sinister Alec D'Urberville whose relentless pursuit of Tess triggers the heroine's downfall. Oliver Milburn plays the handsome young Angel Clare, the caring rebel who falls deeply in love with Tess.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1998-03-08
Runtime:
3h 0m
Director:
Ian Sharp
Writer:
Ted Whitehead
Top Cast

Justine Waddell
Tess Durbeyfield

Jason Flemyng
Alec D'Urberville

Oliver Milburn
Angel Clare

John McEnery
Jack Durbeyfield

Lesley Dunlop
Joan Durbeyfield

Rosalind Knight
Mrs. D'Urberville

Anthony O'Donnell
Crick

Christine Moore
Mrs. Crick

Bryan Pringle
Kail

Debbie Chazen
Marian

Candida Rundle
Izzy

Amanda Brewster
Retty
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