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Tess

PG2h 52m1979Roman Polanski
IMDb: 7.3/10Rotten: 81%Metacritic: 82/100
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"She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever."

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.

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RapeBased On Novel Or BookPeasantMarriageLoveRevengeMurderMansionFamilyFarmer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tess (1979) 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.

Who stars in Tess?

Tess stars Nastassja Kinski (Tess Durbeyfield), Peter Firth (Angel Clare), Leigh Lawson (Alec d'Urberville), John Collin (John Durbeyfield), Rosemary Martin (Mrs. Durbeyfield). The film was directed by Roman Polanski.

How long is Tess?

Tess has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated PG.

Is Tess worth watching?

Tess holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 81. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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