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Tess

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

★ 7.1 / 10 (396 votes)October 6, 1979172 minEN
DramaRomance

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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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 6, 1979
StatusReleased
Runtime172 min
Rating★ 7.1 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryFrance, United Kingdom
Budget$12,000,000
Revenue$20,101,247
ProductionRenn Productions, Timothy Burrill Productions
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Crew

Director

Roman Polanski

Writers

Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski, John Brownjohn

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Cast

Nastassja KinskiNastassja KinskiTess Durbeyfield
Peter FirthPeter FirthAngel Clare
Leigh LawsonLeigh LawsonAlec d'Urberville
John CollinJohn CollinJohn Durbeyfield
Rosemary MartinRosemary MartinMrs. Durbeyfield
Carolyn PicklesCarolyn PicklesMarian
Richard PearsonRichard PearsonVicar of Marlott
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David MarkhamReverend Mr. Clare
Pascale de BoyssonPascale de BoyssonMrs. Clare
Suzanna HamiltonSuzanna HamiltonIzz Huett
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Caroline EmblingRetty
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Tony ChurchParson Tringham
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