Tess (1979)
"She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever."
Synopsis
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.
Director & Crew
Director
Roman Polanski
Writer(s)
Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski, John Brownjohn
Producer(s)
Claude Berri
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
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David Markham
Reverend Mr. Clare
Pascale de Boysson
Mrs. Clare
Suzanna Hamilton
Izz Huett
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Caroline Embling
Retty
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Tony Church
Parson Tringham
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can watch Tess (1979) directly on this page using the video player above.
Tess is available on Criterion Channel.
Tess has a runtime of 2h 52m.
Tess was released in 1979. The exact release date is Oct 06, 1979.
Tess has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on audience reviews.
The main cast of Tess includes Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, among others.
Tess was directed by Roman Polanski.
Tess falls under the Drama genre.



