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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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Tess at a glance
Tess is a 1979 drama and romance film, running 2h 52m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
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Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1979-10-06
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 397 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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
14 names
Nastassja KinskiTess Durbeyfield
Peter FirthAngel Clare
Leigh LawsonAlec d'Urberville
John CollinJohn Durbeyfield
Rosemary MartinMrs. Durbeyfield
Carolyn PicklesMarian
Richard PearsonVicar of MarlottDavid MarkhamReverend Mr. Clare
Pascale de BoyssonMrs. Clare
Suzanna HamiltonIzz HuettCaroline EmblingRetty
Tony ChurchParson Tringham
Lesley DunlopGirl in HenhouseSylvia ColeridgeMrs. d'Urberville
Questions about Tess
Quick answersWhere can I watch Tess in the United Kingdom?
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Is Tess suitable for children?
Tess is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Tess about?
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.
How long is Tess?
Tess runs for 2h 52m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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