Tess 1979
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SplatThis multiple-Oscar-winning film by Roman Polanski is an exquisite, richly layered adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d’Urbervilles. 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, which Polanski unfolds with deliberation and finesse. With its earthy visual textures, achieved by two world-class cinematographers—Geoffrey Unsworth and Ghislain Cloquet; Tess is a work of great pastoral beauty as well as vivid storytelling.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Tess Durbeyfield
as Angel Clare
as Alec d'Urberville
as John Durbeyfield
as Mrs. Durbeyfield
as Marian
as Vicar of Marlott
as Reverend Mr. Clare
as Mrs. Clare
as Izz Huett
Director:
Writer:
Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski, John Brownjohn, Thomas Hardy
Stars:
Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin, Rosemary Martin, Carolyn Pickles, Richard Pearson, David Markham, Pascale de Boysson, Suzanna Hamilton,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1979 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
172 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Tess
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Tess Durbeyfield
as Angel Clare
as Alec d'Urberville
as John Durbeyfield
as Mrs. Durbeyfield
as Marian
as Vicar of Marlott
as Reverend Mr. Clare
as Mrs. Clare
as Izz Huett
as Retty
as Parson Tringham
as Girl in Henhouse
as Mrs. d'Urberville
as Dairyman Crick
as Farmer Groby
as Landlady
as Old Dairy Hand
as Housekeeper
as Girl in Meadow
as Girl in Meadow
as Felix Clare
as Cuthbert Clare
as Girl in Henhouse
as Bailiff
as Yokel at barn-dance
as Harvester
as Harvester
as Old Dairy Hand
as Mrs. Crick
as Mercy Chant
as Parson at Wedding
as Pedlar
as Carter
as Landlord
as New Tenant
as Postman
as Postman
as Constable
as Religious Fanatic (uncredited)
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