Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1998)

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.

Directing:
  • Ian Sharp

Writing:
  • Thomas Hardy
  • Ted Whitehead

Stars:
Release Date: 1998-03-08
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  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 180
John McEnery
John McEnery
Jack Durbeyfield
Justine Waddell
Justine Wadde...
Tess Durbeyfield
Lesley Dunlop
Lesley Dunlop
Joan Durbeyfield
Oliver Milburn
Oliver Milbur...
Angel Clare
Jason Flemyng
Jason Flemyng
Alec D'Urberville
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