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She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever. - Tess
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Title: Tess

Release Date: 6 Oct 1979

Runtime: 2h 51m

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Renn Productions, Timothy Burrill Productions, SFP

Production Companies: Renn Productions, Timothy Burrill Productions, SFP

Overview: 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.

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Average Vote: 7.065 (340 votes)

Cast

  • Tess Durbeyfield: Nastassja Kinski
  • Angel Clare: Peter Firth
  • Alec d'Urberville: Leigh Lawson
  • John Durbeyfield: John Collin
  • Mrs. Durbeyfield: Rosemary Martin
  • Marian: Carolyn Pickles
  • Vicar of Marlott: Richard Pearson
  • Reverend Mr. Clare: David Markham
  • Mrs. Clare: Pascale de Boysson
  • Izz Huett: Suzanna Hamilton
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