Tess (1979)

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

★ 7.1 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.

Director

Roman Polanski

Cast

Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin, Rosemary Martin, Carolyn Pickles, Richard Pearson, David Markham

Country

France / United Kingdom

Released

October 6, 1979