Tess
“She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever.”
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Where to watch Tess
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Good to know
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Release date
- 1979-10-06
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $20,101,247
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Studio
- Renn Productions
Tess — trailer
About Tess
Tess is a 1979 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Roman Polanski, starring Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth and Leigh Lawson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 379 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tess in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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.
Cast
Nastassja Kinski
Tess Durbeyfield
Peter Firth
Angel Clare
Leigh Lawson
Alec d'Urberville
John Collin
John Durbeyfield
Rosemary Martin
Mrs. Durbeyfield
Carolyn Pickles
Marian
Richard Pearson
Vicar of Marlott
David Markham
Reverend Mr. Clare
Pascale de Boysson
Mrs. Clare
Suzanna Hamilton
Izz Huett
Caroline Embling
Retty
Tony Church
Parson Tringham
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Tess in Italy?+
Tess is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Tess on Netflix?+
Tess is not on Netflix in Italy right now.
How long is Tess?+
Tess has a runtime of 2 hours 52 minutes (172 minutes).
Who stars in Tess?+
Tess stars Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin and Rosemary Martin.
When did Tess come out?+
Tess is a 1979 movie directed by Roman Polanski.
What genre is Tess?+
Tess is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Tess?+
Tess was directed by Roman Polanski.
User reviews
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