Tess
1979, English. Directed by Roman Polanski.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 396 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Roman PolanskiDirector
- 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
- Pascale de BoyssonMrs. Clare
- Suzanna HamiltonIzz Huett
- Caroline EmblingRetty
- Tony ChurchParson Tringham
Details
- Released
- 6 October 1979
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Roman Polanski, Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $20M
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Tess: quick answers
Is Tess worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 396 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tess?
Tess runs 172 minutes (2h 52m).
Does Tess have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tess. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Tess suitable for kids?
Tess is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Where can I watch Tess?
Tess is streaming on Criterion Channel.
What movies are like Tess?
If you liked Tess, try Pride & Prejudice, Far from the Madding Crowd, Wuthering Heights.
Who directed Tess?
Tess (1979) was directed by Roman Polanski and stars Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson.