Tess of the D'Urbervilles

7.7
1998 3 hr 0 min Drama , Romance , TV Movie

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.

  • Cast:
    Justine Waddell , Jason Flemyng , Oliver Milburn , John McEnery , Lesley Dunlop

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Reviews

BootDigest
1998/03/08

Such a frustrating disappointment

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Gurlyndrobb
1998/03/09

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

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Neive Bellamy
1998/03/10

Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

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Dana
1998/03/11

An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

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