Tess (1979)
Starring Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson
Directed by Roman Polanski
A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumor that their families are from the same line. This fateful visit commences an epic narrative of sex, class, betrayal, and revenge.
Runtime: 171 min.
Rating: 6.9
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: France,United Kingdom
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: rape,based on novel or book,peasant,historian,marriage,love,revenge,murder,mansion,family,farmer,young,nobility,aristocratic,strong,stonehenge,19th century
Cast
Tess Durbeyfield
Angel Clare
Alec Stokes-d'Urberville
John Durbeyfield
Mrs. d'Urberville
Vicar of Marlott
Parson Tringham
Marian
Izz Huett
Retty
Girl in Henhouse
Girl in Henhouse
Mercy Chant
Felix Clare
Cuthbert Clare
Reverend Mr Clare
Mrs Clare
Dairyman Crick
Mrs Crick
Old Dairyhand
Old Dairy Hand
Farmer Groby
Landlady
Housekeeper
Girl in meadow
Girl in meadow
Parson at Wedding
Religious Fanatic
Pedlar
Postman
New Tenant