Based on the 1891 novel by Thomas Hardy.
Tess Darbeyville, a beautiful young peasant, seeks her fortune with the wealthy D'Urbervilles, whom her family believes to be distant relatives. Tess's tragic fate is sealed the moment the manipulative master of the house seduces and impregnates her. She returns home, bears the child -- who dies shortly thereafter -- and her ashamed family banishes her from their home. Tess finds work and shelter on a dairy farm, where she falls in love with Angel Clare, a pastor's son. The two are engaged to be married. However, the evening before the wedding, Tess knows that she must reveal her sordid past to her beloved Angel. When he hears the truth, will Angel still desire to be her husband? Or will Tess find herself alone once again?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Synopsis
Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "Tess" starring Nastassja Kinski to Browse Related Products:
Browse more products related to "Tess"
Browse more products related to "Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth and Roman Polanski"
Review
New York Times, 12/12/1980, p.C8, "...Lovely, lyrical, unexpectedly delicate....[Kinski is] altogether ravishing..." USA Today, 10/08/2004, p.4E, "[A] lush, three-hour adaptation..."
Title Note
Geoffrey Unsworth, the director of photography, died during the film's shooting and was succeeded by Ghislain Cloquet.
Release Note
DVD Features:
Product Notes
Based on Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel "Tess of the D'Urbervilles." A beautiful young woman from a poor background meets with abuse from her upper class employer, hypocrisy from a clergyman who courts her and a triangle of betrayal between them. Academy Award Nominations: 6, including Best Picture, Best Director. Academy Awards: 3.
If You Enjoy "Tess (DVD)", May We Also Recommend:
Customer Reviews for "Tess (DVD)"
There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review!
What's New and Exciting Around Tower
Drama Bestselling DVDs
Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
Video Bestsellers
|
| ||||||||||||||
