Film · 1980

Tess

Name: Tess
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1980-10-01
Cast: Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Carolyn Pickles

Directed by Roman Polanski · starring Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth and Carolyn Pickles

PG
Drama · Romance
France UK
Released in the UK 8 April 1981

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Synopsis

This multiple-Oscar-winning film by Roman Polanski is an exquisite, richly layered adaptation of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles. A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumor that their families are from the same line. This fateful visit launches an epic narrative of sex, class, betrayal, and revenge.

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The essentials

Budget: $12m
Rating: PGParental guidance

When was Tess released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 8 April 1981.
Who directed Tess?: Roman Polanski.
Who is in Tess?: It stars Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth and Carolyn Pickles.

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Cast

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Director: Roman Polanski
Writers: Roman Polanski
Producers: Mary Selway, Claude Berri, Timothy Burrill

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Awards

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Academy Awards (Oscars) 1981 3 of 6 nominations Won: Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Production Design
Golden Globes 1981 1 of 3 nominations Won: Best Foreign Language Film
BAFTA Awards 1982 1 of 3 nominations Won: Best Cinematography