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Tess

1979
7.1 ⭐
2h 52m
Drama
Romance
"She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever."

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.

Cast & Crew
Nastassja Kinski
Nastassja KinskiTess Durbeyfield
Peter Firth
Peter FirthAngel Clare
Leigh Lawson
Leigh LawsonAlec d'Urberville
John Collin
John CollinJohn Durbeyfield
Rosemary Martin
Rosemary MartinMrs. Durbeyfield
Carolyn Pickles
Carolyn PicklesMarian
Richard Pearson
Richard PearsonVicar of Marlott
David Markham
David MarkhamReverend Mr. Clare
Pascale de Boysson
Pascale de BoyssonMrs. Clare
Suzanna Hamilton
Suzanna HamiltonIzz Huett
Caroline Embling
Caroline EmblingRetty
Tony Church
Tony ChurchParson Tringham