Tess

(1979)Directed by Roman Polanski172 min · PGDrama, 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.

Nastassja Kinskias Tess Durbeyfield
Peter Firthas Angel Clare
Leigh Lawsonas Alec d'Urberville
John Collinas John Durbeyfield
Rosemary Martinas Mrs. Durbeyfield
Richard Pearsonas Vicar of Marlott
DMDavid Markhamas Reverend Mr. Clare
Pascale de Boyssonas Mrs. Clare
Suzanna Hamiltonas Izz Huett
Caroline Emblingas Retty
Tony Churchas Parson Tringham
Lesley Dunlopas Girl in Henhouse
Sylvia Coleridgeas Mrs. d'Urberville
FBFred Bryantas Dairyman Crick
DADicken Ashworthas Farmer Groby
PRPatsy Rowlandsas Landlady
John Barrettas Old Dairy Hand
PSPatsy Smartas Housekeeper
BEBrigid Erin Batesas Girl in Meadow
Jeanne Birasas Girl in Meadow
John Bettas Felix Clare
Tom Chadbonas Cuthbert Clare
Maryline Evenas Girl in Henhouse