Tess

About

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.

Credits

Directed by

• Roman Polanski

Written by

• Roman Polanski
• Gérard Brach
• John Brownjohn

Produced by

• Claude Berri

Music by

• Philippe Sarde

Cinematography

• Geoffrey Unsworth
• Ghislain Cloquet

Edited by

• Alastair McIntyre
• Tom Priestley

Cast

• Nastassja Kinskias Tess Durbeyfield
• Peter Firthas Angel Clare
• Leigh Lawsonas Alec d'Urberville
• John Collinas John Durbeyfield
• Rosemary Martinas Mrs. Durbeyfield
• Carolyn Picklesas Marian
• Richard Pearsonas Vicar of Marlott
• David Markhamas Reverend Mr. Clare
• Pascale de Boyssonas Mrs. Clare
• Suzanna Hamiltonas Izz Huett
• Caroline Emblingas Retty
• Tony Churchas Parson Tringham
• Lesley Dunlopas Girl in Henhouse
• Sylvia Coleridgeas Mrs. d'Urberville
• Fred Bryantas Dairyman Crick
• Dicken Ashworthas Farmer Groby
• Patsy Rowlandsas Landlady
• John Barrettas Old Dairy Hand
• Patsy Smartas Housekeeper
• Brigid Erin Batesas Girl in Meadow

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