Tess (1979)

She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever.

Movie · Drama, Romance · 2h 52m · Rated 7.1/10 on TMDB · Released October 6, 1979

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.

Directed by Roman Polanski

Cast

• Nastassja Kinski as Tess Durbeyfield
• Peter Firth as Angel Clare
• Leigh Lawson as Alec d'Urberville
• John Collin as John Durbeyfield
• Rosemary Martin as Mrs. Durbeyfield
• Carolyn Pickles as Marian
• Richard Pearson as Vicar of Marlott
• David Markham as Reverend Mr. Clare
• Pascale de Boysson as Mrs. Clare
• Suzanna Hamilton as Izz Huett
• Caroline Embling as Retty
• Tony Church as Parson Tringham

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