Tess
dir. Roman Polanski
77
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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.
Critics consensus
A reverent adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel, Tess marries painterly cinematography and unhurried pacing to create an epic ode to perseverance.
Directed byRoman Polanski
StarringNastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin, Rosemary Martin, Carolyn Pickles
Written byRoman Polanski, Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn
CinematographyGeoffrey Unsworth
EditingAlastair McIntyre
MusicPhilippe Sarde
Tess
1979 · PG · 2h 52m
Drama, Romance
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.
Our Verdict
77
Critics Consensus
A reverent adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel, Tess marries painterly cinematography and unhurried pacing to create an epic ode to perseverance.
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