Tess

Based On the book by Thomas Hardy

Tess is a 1979 epic romantic drama film directed by Roman Polanski, and starring Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, and Leigh Lawson. Adapted from Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles, the screenplay was written by Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn, and Polanski. The film received positive critical reviews upon release and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, winning three for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design.

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Release date:

1979

Director:

Roman Polanski

Cast:

Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, Carolyn Pickles, David Markham

Genre:

Drama

Country:

France, United Kingdom

Language:

English

Year page:

1979 in adaptations