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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.

Oscars ×3
1979 2h 52mDramaRomance

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.

3.5/5

TMDB score· 381 votes

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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.

The vibe

rapepeasantmarriageloverevengemurdermansionfamilyfarmernobility

Behind it

Roman PolanskiRoman PolanskiDirectorGérard BrachGérard BrachScreenplayJohn BrownjohnScreenplayPhilippe SardePhilippe SardeComposerGeoffrey UnsworthGeoffrey UnsworthCinematographyGhislain CloquetCinematography

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
David MarkhamReverend Mr. Clare
Pascale de BoyssonPascale de BoyssonMrs. Clare
Suzanna HamiltonSuzanna HamiltonIzz Huett
Caroline EmblingRetty
Tony ChurchParson Tringham
Lesley DunlopLesley DunlopGirl in Henhouse
Sylvia ColeridgeMrs. d'Urberville
Fred BryantDairyman Crick
Dicken AshworthFarmer Groby
Patsy RowlandsLandlady
John BarrettJohn BarrettOld Dairy Hand

Director

Roman Polanski

Writers

Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski, John Brownjohn

Release date

6 Oct 1979

Runtime

2h 52m

Budget

$12.0M

Box office

$20.1M · 1.7× its budget

Studio

Renn Productions, Timothy Burrill Productions

Language

English

Countries

France,United Kingdom

Where to watch · US

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