Tess

Name: Tess
Director: Roman Polanski
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1979
Duration: 2 h 52 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin, Rosemary Martin

She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever.

19792h 52m7.1(384 votes)

DramaRomance

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.

Tess (1979) is a drama and romance film directed by Roman Polanski. It stars Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, and Leigh Lawson. The film runs for 2 hours 52 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 384 votes.

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Director

Roman Polanski

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

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Where can I watch Tess?

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Who stars in Tess?

Tess stars Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, and John Collin, and was directed by Roman Polanski.

How long is Tess?

Tess has a runtime of 2 hours 52 minutes.

When did Tess come out?

Tess was released in 1979.

What genre is Tess?

Tess is a drama and romance film.

Is Tess worth watching?

Tess holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.