Tess of the D'Urbervilles
1998·Movie·
·3h 0min
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About
Thomas Hardy's classic epic remains one of the most popular novels, this TV adaptation vividly depicts the powerful tale of a peasant girl whose life is torn apart by the love and jealousy of two men. Justine Waddell stars as the hapless Child of Nature who is tossed around by the dark forces of fate. Jason Flemyng is the dark and sinister Alec D'Urberville whose relentless pursuit of Tess triggers the heroine's downfall. Oliver Milburn plays the handsome young Angel Clare, the caring rebel who falls deeply in love with Tess.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersThe Human ConditionBetrayalLove Conquers AllFate Vs. Free WillJealousy
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersSocial InequalityUnrequited LoveClass StruggleForbidden LoveLove TriangleSacrificeMoral DilemmasPower Of Jealousy
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Ian Sharp, Cliff Lanning, Richard Greatrex
Written by:
Ted Whitehead
Produced by:
Delia Fine, Sally Head, Sarah Wilson
Composed by:
Alan Lisk
Cast
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