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Tess
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Tess

Sat, Oct 6, 1979
  • Drama
  • Romance
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasFri, Dec 12, 1980
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Apr 9, 1981
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Mar 26, 1981
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Oct 31, 1979
  • Streaming / DigitalThu, Nov 24, 2011VOD
  • PhysicalWed, Oct 19, 2005DVD
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Oct 25, 1979
JP
  • In CinemasSat, Oct 25, 1980
Where to watch

Streaming on

  • Criterion Channel↗
Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Nastassja Kinski
    Nastassja Kinski
    as Tess Durbeyfield
  • Peter Firth
    Peter Firth
    as Angel Clare
  • Leigh Lawson
    Leigh Lawson
    as Alec d'Urberville
  • John Collin
    John Collin
    as John Durbeyfield
  • Rosemary Martin
    Rosemary Martin
    as Mrs. Durbeyfield
  • Carolyn Pickles
    Carolyn Pickles
    as Marian
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