Tess

Tess

Drama · 1981 · 2h 52m

Movie

7.1/10 · TMDB

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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Cast & crew

Nastassja KinskiTess Durbeyfield
Peter FirthAngel Clare
Leigh LawsonAlec d'Urberville
John CollinJohn Durbeyfield
Rosemary MartinMrs. Durbeyfield
Carolyn PicklesMarian
Richard PearsonVicar of Marlott
David MarkhamReverend Mr. Clare
Pascale de BoyssonMrs. Clare
Suzanna HamiltonIzz Huett
Caroline EmblingRetty
Tony ChurchParson Tringham
Lesley DunlopGirl in Henhouse
Sylvia ColeridgeMrs. d'Urberville
Fred BryantDairyman Crick

Information

Release date
9 April 1981
Director
Roman Polanski
Genres
Drama, Romance
Runtime
2h 52m
Country of origin
France

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