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Tess is a 1979 drama film directed by Roman Polanski and starring Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, and Leigh Lawson. It is an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles. The screenplay was written by Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn, and Roman Polanski. The film received positive critical reviews upon release and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, winning three for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.

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1979 · 2h 52m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 7.1/10 (384 votes)

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.

Directed by Roman Polanski

Box office $20M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Roman PolanskiDirector

Nastassja Kinskias Tess Durbeyfield

Peter Firthas Angel Clare

Leigh Lawsonas Alec d'Urberville

John Collinas John Durbeyfield

Rosemary Martinas Mrs. Durbeyfield

Carolyn Picklesas Marian

Richard Pearsonas Vicar of Marlott DDavid Markhamas Reverend Mr. Clare

Pascale de Boyssonas Mrs. Clare

Suzanna Hamiltonas Izz Huett CCaroline Emblingas Retty TTony Churchas Parson Tringham

Lesley Dunlopas Girl in Henhouse SSylvia Coleridgeas Mrs. d'Urberville