Synopsis
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.
Cast

Nastassja Kinski
Tess Durbeyfield

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
David Markham
Reverend Mr. Clare

Pascale de Boysson
Mrs. Clare

Suzanna Hamilton
Izz Huett
Caroline Embling
Retty
Tony Church
Parson Tringham

Lesley Dunlop
Girl in Henhouse
Sylvia Coleridge
Mrs. d'Urberville
Fred Bryant
Dairyman Crick
Dicken Ashworth
Farmer Groby
Patsy Rowlands
Landlady

John Barrett
Old Dairy Hand
Patsy Smart
Housekeeper
Brigid Erin Bates
Girl in Meadow
Jeanne Biras
Girl in Meadow

John Bett
Felix Clare

Tom Chadbon
Cuthbert Clare

Maryline Even
Girl in Henhouse
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