Tess
"She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever."
Originally released in 1979. Tess is a drama/romance film. directed by Roman Polanski. With a runtime of 2h 52m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, and Leigh Lawson
Synopsis
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, but is left traumatised from her experiences.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 52m
172 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (364 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$20.1M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Nastassja Kinski
as Tess Durbeyfield
Peter Firth
as Angel Clare
Leigh Lawson
as Alec d'Urberville
John Collin
as John Durbeyfield
Rosemary Martin
as Mrs. Durbeyfield
Carolyn Pickles
as Marian
Richard Pearson
as Vicar of Marlott
David Markham
as Reverend Mr. Clare
Pascale de Boysson
as Mrs. Clare
Suzanna Hamilton
as Izz Huett
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $20,101,247
Production Companies
- Renn Productions
- Timothy Burrill Productions
- SFP
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 rumor that their families are from the same line, but is left traumatised from her expe...
Who directed Tess?
Tess was directed by Roman Polanski.
How long is Tess?
Tess has a runtime of 2 hours and 52 minutes (172 minutes total).
When was Tess released?
Tess was released on October 6, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tess?
The main cast of Tess includes Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin, Rosemary Martin.
Is Tess worth watching?
Tess has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 364 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.