Tess
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Nastassja KinskiTess Durbeyfield
Peter FirthAngel Clare
Leigh LawsonAlec d'Urberville
John CollinJohn Durbeyfield
Rosemary MartinMrs. Durbeyfield
Carolyn PicklesMarian
Richard PearsonVicar of MarlottD
David MarkhamReverend Mr. Clare
Pascale de BoyssonMrs. Clare
Suzanna HamiltonIzz Huett🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 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.
- Who directed Tess?
- Tess was directed by Roman Polanski.
- When was Tess released?
- Tess was released on October 6, 1979.
- How long is Tess?
- Tess has a runtime of 2h 52m.
- Where can I track Tess?
- You can track Tess on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
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