Tess (1979)

7.1/10 172 min Drama Romance

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.

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

Pascale de Boysson

Mrs. Clare

Suzanna Hamilton

Izz Huett

Lesley Dunlop

Girl in Henhouse

John Barrett

Old Dairy Hand

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