Nastassja Kinski
Tess Durbeyfield
1979•2h 52m•Released•EN
Tess
“She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever.”
Overview
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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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
October 6, 1979
Runtime
2h 52m
Rating
7.1 / 10
Votes
394
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$20,101,247
Status
Released
Popularity
4.2
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Cast
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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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David Markham
Reverend Mr. Clare
Pascale de Boysson
Mrs. Clare
Suzanna Hamilton
Izz Huett
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Caroline Embling
Retty
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Tony Church
Parson Tringham
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