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Tess

1979 · Film · 172 min

  • Drama
  • Romance

Plot

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.

About Tess

Tess is a 1979 epic romantic drama film directed by Roman Polanski, and starring Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, and Leigh Lawson. Adapted from Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles, the screenplay was written by Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn, and Polanski. The film received positive reviews upon release and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, winning three for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.

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Cast

  • Nastassja KinskiTess Durbeyfield
  • Peter FirthAngel Clare
  • Leigh LawsonAlec d'Urberville
  • John CollinJohn Durbeyfield
  • Rosemary MartinMrs. Durbeyfield
  • Carolyn PicklesMarian
  • Richard PearsonVicar of Marlott
  • David MarkhamReverend Mr. Clare
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