Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998)

  • PG
  • 03/08/1998 (GB)
  • Drama, Romance, TV Movie
  • 3h

Overview

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.

Ian Sharp

Director

Ted Whitehead

Writer

Thomas Hardy

Novel

Cast

Justine Waddell's headshot

Justine Waddell

Tess Durbeyfield
Jason Flemyng's headshot

Jason Flemyng

Alec D'Urberville
Oliver Milburn's headshot

Oliver Milburn

Angel Clare
John McEnery's headshot

John McEnery

Jack Durbeyfield
Lesley Dunlop's headshot

Lesley Dunlop

Joan Durbeyfield

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